The Levy family culture has nurtured our incredible growth from a single delicatessen in Chicago, to an industry-leading, food organization over 30 years later. Today, we create great dining experiences at restaurants throughout the country and many of the highest profile sporting and entertainment venues in the world. We're proud that thousands of guests have savored our food at some of the most celebrated gatherings in our nation: the Super Bowl, NBA and NHL All-Star Games and the Grammy Awards.
NOW HIRING Cook
Major Areas of Responsibility: Prepare and Cook hot and cold food items for restaurant and catering needs as directed by Executive Chef, Supervisors or Chefs.
- Prepare food items according to Levy Restaurant specifications, utilizing recipes and paying close attention to visual appeal; ensure proper production of food items by working efficiently to achieve maximum productivity.
- Read and fill/complete banquet event orders, Production sheets, Prep Lists, and daily inventory sheets
- Practice cooking methods such as broiling, grilling, sautéing, frying and poaching. Practice basic knife techniques and identify different cuts.
- Practice basic sanitation, food rotation, cooler cleanliness and basic kitchen etiquette. Is labeling, dating and storing all items within guidelines of kitchen plan.
- Set-up and maintain fully stocked working station at all times
- Prepare and cut fruits, vegetables and meats using basic kitchen Methods.
- Practice safe and proper use of equipment at all times.
- Comply with health department standards, upholding these regulations at all times.
- Assist in the set-up and breakdown of Plating lines, including stocking of plates and various food items, maintaining cleanliness at all times. Assist with all organization of kitchen coolers, shelves, dry storage to make sure right levels of food and staples are readily available.
- Follows daily preparation and production charts as it relates to business for the day, Week, Month.
No one else in this business thinks quite like we do. By seamlessly blending our sense of family, genuine passion and unique mindset as restaurateurs, we continue to set ourselves apart for our guests and from our competitors, and create an amazing home for all of our hardworking, fun-spirited team members countrywide. The reason we have so many amazing people is best summed up by founder Larry Levy, "If you find a job you enjoy, you'll never work another day in your life."
Please apply online today. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
- English reading, writing and math skills required
- High school diploma, GED, or accredited culinary school background Preferred, not required
- Minimum 6 months restaurant or experience or a Culinary degree; or 1-2 years previous culinary experience in full-service cookery.
- Must have knowledge of multiple cooking techniques, knife skills and different cuts of meat.
- Basic Serve Safe preferable
Levy Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. At Levy we are committed to treating all Applicants and Team Members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.