Steward/Receiver

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Communication Skills, FIFO, Food Services, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multitasking, Perishable Foods, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Safety, Purchase Orders, Quality Management, Receivers, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Team Player, Zoning
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
We're hiring people to join our team as RESTAURANT RECEIVERS!A Few of Our Benefits:* Restaurant Discounts* Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness* Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees* Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance* Dental & Vision Insurance* Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance* Domestic Partner Benefits* 401(k)ma is a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking. Ema offers weekday lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu highlights local produce, unique spices and ingredients and is built around mezze, Mediterranean small plates meant for sharing. Signature dishes include Hummus, Charred Eggplant Spread, House-made Labneh and Stracciatella, Green Falafel, Grilled Octopus and Chicken Kefta Kebabs. The bar program features a wine list with selections from the Mediterranean coastline, surrounding islands and California producers, as well as hand-crafted cocktail and Reserve cocktail menu.Caring. Creative. Careers.Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyRestaurant Receivers are responsible for receiving and storing all restaurant deliveries ensuring product accuracy, quality, zoning and rotation. Also responsible for assisting in the general cleanliness of the storage areas and back of the house. Assists with Prep Cook and/or Dishwasher duties as directed.Essential Functions* Receive restaurant deliveries, accurately reading purchase orders and product invoices checking for accuracy, quality and safety* Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends* Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment* Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction* Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment* Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels* Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds* Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and Duties* Maintain product quality and safety standards* Reject any product not meeting quality or safety standards, making note on the invoice* Accurately use and read a thermometer and scale* Store deliveries following standard zoning procedures, rotating all perishable items using the "first in, first out" storage method* Inventory supplies and communicate needs to Management* Organize and clean cabinets, coolers and other storage areas in and around the cellar; assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the back of the house* Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment* Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures* Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook* Get along well with others and be a team player* Other duties will be assigned as needed

About the Company

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. (LEYE) is an independent, family-owned restaurant group based in Chicago that owns, manages and licenses more than 130 establishments in Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, Nevada, California, Texas, Virginia and Washington D.C. We were founded in June 1971 by Richard Melman and Jerry A. Orzoff with the opening of R.J. Grunts and today, thanks to the creativity of our partners, we proudly service guests at more than 60 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants.

We’re proud to offer a Culture of Caring that encompasses a commitment to growth, inclusivity and training. This includes developing our people -- many leaders at Lettuce began their careers in entry-level positions in our restaurant – as well as welcoming seasoned professionals into the Lettuce family. We offer a competitive benefits package (we know that’s an important part of where you choose to work), because happy, healthy teams take better care of each other and their guests. If you share our passion for hospitality and you’re looking for an evolving, dynamic company – then take a look at Lettuce! We’d like to hear from you. EOE. E-Verify.

“Lettuce Entertain You started because of ideas. We are a band of entrepreneurs that do something under one umbrella and it’s our Culture of Caring that bonds us. Caring about the food, service, our people and our guests.” – Rich Melman, Founder of LEYE


For more on Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, check out www.lettucejobs.com, www.leye.com, @lettucelife on Instagram & @LettuceJobs on Twitter.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
FOUNDED
1971
WEBSITE
http://www.leye.com/