Prep Cook (AM)

About LAGO (Lake Zurich)

LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani. With an emphasis on steak and fine libation you will experience Italian tradition with an innovative twist. The cuts are only the thickest and finest and the seafood is unsurpassed. The atmosphere is relaxed, while at the same time, sophisticated with a Neighborhood feel. You may even catch a glimpse of Fabio himself. If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

Position: Prep Cook – AM Shift

Schedule: This is an AM position with responsibilities that vary throughout the week. During the week, this individual will primarily work as a Prep Cook. On weekends, the role will transition to a Broiler Cook for brunch, while also assisting with prep duties during slower periods.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in both capacities and can support the kitchen wherever needed.

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest’s feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Understands and complies with quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work-station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment etc.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!