Prep Cook/Dishwasher – Seasonal
Job Summary
This is an hourly, part-time, seasonal position that requires availability from Friday – Monday, for an average of 28 hours/week. This job is seasonal and will conclude in late October/early November. Primary job function is to prepare recipes ahead of service when working as a Prep Cook and to clean and wash dishes for guest service and support the kitchen overall cleanliness when working as a Dishwasher. This position demonstrates capabilities in food preparation techniques and applications. The Prep Cook/Dishwasher assists the Chef with quality oversight and ensuring proper food preparation (via recipes) and protocols are in place. The Prep Cook/Dishwasher reports to the Chef and pays $19/hour.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Acquires and maintains intimate knowledge of our food menus
- Able to do dishes and help keep the dish area clean and well organized
- Able to find solutions in stressful situations
- Assists with kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Able to do dishes and help keep the dish area clean and well organized
- Place clean dishes in proper storage areas.
- Sweep and scrub all areas of the dish station
- Take out all garbage and break down all boxes
- Communicates clearly regarding their daily tasks and workstation details
- Completes opening and closing procedures for individual workstation
- Help organize all food storage areas including the walk in and dry storage areas
- Follows cleanliness and sanitation guidelines for city and state regulations
- Has a professional approach to learning our daily operations
- Prepares food according to restaurant recipes with advanced techniques
- Properly labels and stores prepped items with date, identification, and initials
- Reports to work on time and with ample physical and mental energy to perform job duties
- Represents Half Acre’s culture and avoids situations and behaviors that are not reflective of company values in the workplace and out in the world
- Responsible for cleanliness and organization of own workstation
- Works well both independently and within a team
- Understands the value of systems and enjoys being empowered and held accountable
Required Skills
- Must be 21+ years old
- Candidate must hold proper certification (City of Chicago) which can be obtained once hired
- Can work needed hours of operations
- Demonstrates cleanliness in compliance with health and safety regulations for food service
- Demonstrates good communication skills
- Develops relationships built on trust
- Listens actively and empathetically to the views of others
- Treats others with respect
Beneficial Experience
- Previous experience in a kitchen cooking and preparing food
- Knife skills and experience working multiple stations
- Communication and consistency to get the food out correctly and on time
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift 40 lbs and maneuver cases of food
- Able to work an average of 8 hours on your feet in a fast-paced environment
Our Commitment
Half Acre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Full-Time/Part-Time Benefits
All full-time (30+ hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5%.
• 60% Half Acre-paid health, dental and vision insurance for new employees (dependent coverage available for an additional cost)
• 100% Half Acre-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Eligibility to enroll in insurance begins the first day of the month following hire date
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
• Paid sick and vacation time (as outlined below)
• 11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time:
• Begins accruing monthly on day 1 of employment.
• Full-time employees receive up to 60 hours of paid sick leave each year (prorated).
• Rollover up to 80 hrs paid sick leave per year
Paid Leave for Any Reason (Vacation Time):
• Year 1 – 2: 10 days (.833 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 3 – 6: 15 days (1.25 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 7 – 9: 18 days (1.5. days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 10+: 20 days (1.66 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Additional 20-day sabbatical in year 10
• Up to 16 hours of year-end Paid Leave rollover
All part-time (less than 30 hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5% (minimum hours worked eligibility threshold must be met in order to participate)
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
Paid sick and vacation time:
• 1 hour Paid Leave for 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours total/year
• Up to 16 hours year-end Paid Leave rollover
• 1 hour Paid Sick Leave for every 35 hours worked up to 60 hours/year
• Rollover up to 80 hours paid sick leave per year
• Paid holidays when brewery is closed on a day when you are normally scheduled to work
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5%.
• 60% Half Acre-paid health, dental and vision insurance for new employees (dependent coverage available for an additional cost)
• 100% Half Acre-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Eligibility to enroll in insurance begins the first day of the month following hire date
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
• Paid sick and vacation time (as outlined below)
• 11 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time:
• Begins accruing monthly on day 1 of employment.
• Full-time employees receive up to 60 hours of paid sick leave each year (prorated).
• Rollover up to 80 hrs paid sick leave per year
Paid Leave for Any Reason (Vacation Time):
• Year 1 – 2: 10 days (.833 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 3 – 6: 15 days (1.25 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 7 – 9: 18 days (1.5. days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Year 10+: 20 days (1.66 days accrued per month based on 40-hour work week)
• Additional 20-day sabbatical in year 10
• Up to 16 hours of year-end Paid Leave rollover
All part-time (less than 30 hrs/week) positions at Half Acre enjoy the following benefits:
• 401k plan with up to 3% company match dollar-for-dollar, as well as an additional match of $0.50-per-dollar between 3% and 5% (minimum hours worked eligibility threshold must be met in order to participate)
• Pet insurance options
• Tax-free transit program
• Beer-related perks of brewery life
Paid sick and vacation time:
• 1 hour Paid Leave for 35 hours worked, up to 40 hours total/year
• Up to 16 hours year-end Paid Leave rollover
• 1 hour Paid Sick Leave for every 35 hours worked up to 60 hours/year
• Rollover up to 80 hours paid sick leave per year
• Paid holidays when brewery is closed on a day when you are normally scheduled to work