Kitchen Prep/Cook

Brookhaven Market•Burr Ridge, IL

27d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Brookhaven Market in Burr Ridge, IL, as a Full Time Kitchen Prep/Cook and be part of a dynamic culinary environment. This onsite position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced kitchen focused on delivering exceptional quality to our customers. With a pay rate ranging from $17 to $20 per hour, you will be compensated fairly for your hard work and dedication. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills, and contribute to a customer-focused atmosphere that values integrity and high performance. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. If you are ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we encourage you to apply today and experience the excitement of working at Brookhaven Market. A little about Brookhaven Market At Brookhaven Market, we're more than just a chain of family-owned grocery stores; we're dedicated to crafting memorable customer experiences. Our mission is to bring the world's best foods to the communities we serve, ensuring every shopping trip is a journey of culinary delight. Your day as a Kitchen Prep/Cook As a Full Time Kitchen Prep/Cook at Brookhaven Market, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring every dish meets our high standards for quality, taste, and presentation. You will maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and temperature control. Your role will involve assisting with essential food prep tasks such as chopping, cooking, and portioning ingredients, as well as washing dishes. Following the direction of the head chef or kitchen manager, you will contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment. Additionally, you will assist with receiving deliveries, rotating stock, minimizing food waste, and maintaining efficient daily operations of our kitchen. Are you a good fit for this Kitchen Prep/Cook job? To thrive as a Full Time Kitchen Prep/Cook at Brookhaven Market, a variety of essential skills are necessary. A solid understanding of basic cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, baking, frying, and roasting will form the foundation of your culinary success. You should also be well-versed in food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring proper food handling, storage, and temperature control at all times. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools is crucial, along with the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Strong time management and multitasking skills are also essential to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic cooking techniques
Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
Familiarity with kitchen equipment and tools.
Understanding of inventory rotation (FIFO) and waste reduction practices.
Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
Knife skills and safe food preparation techniques.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
Problem-solving skills during busy service times.

Responsibilities

Preparing and cooking menu items according to standardized recipes
Maintaining a clean and organized workstation
Adhering to health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and temperature control
Assisting with essential food prep tasks such as chopping, cooking, and portioning ingredients, as well as washing dishes
Following the direction of the head chef or kitchen manager
Contributing to a positive, team-oriented environment
Assisting with receiving deliveries
Rotating stock
Minimizing food waste
Maintaining efficient daily operations of our kitchen