hourly + tips | Depending on experience Love working with food but not the pressure of a traditional restaurant kitchen? Pure Juice Cafe is looking for an experienced, dependable Kitchen Food Prep Lead to independently prepare our fresh, plant-based & gluten-free grab-and-go foods. This is not a traditional line-cook position . There are no table service tickets or dinner rushes, and no meat, poultry or seafood to handle. Our kitchen focuses on fresh vegetables, grains, salads, plant-based entrées, dressings, sauces and healthy desserts. What You'll Do Prepare salads, grain bowls and plant-based entrées Make dressings, sauces, spreads and healthy desserts Wash, chop, cook, portion and assemble fresh ingredients Follow established recipes and portion standards Prepare, package, label and rotate grab-and-go foods Review inventory and manage your daily production list Maintain consistent quality and presentation Keep the kitchen clean, stocked and organized Communicate ingredient and production needs Follow food-safety and sanitation standards Why This Kitchen Is Different No table service. No traditional restaurant line. No animal proteins. You'll work primarily with fresh produce, vegetables, grains and plant-based ingredients in a more independent and predictable kitchen environment . Once trained on our recipes and systems, you'll have the independence to organize your workload and manage daily production without constant supervision. What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year of professional kitchen or food-prep experience Strong food-prep and knife skills Organized, reliable and punctual Comfortable working independently Able to follow recipes accurately and consistently Strong attention to cleanliness and presentation Food Handler/Food Service Certification Plant-based or health-focused experience is a plus We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, someone who notices what needs to be done, stays ahead of production and takes pride in a well-organized kitchen. If you enjoy preparing fresh food and want a kitchen position without the pressure of traditional restaurant service, we'd love to meet you.

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training Application Question(s): Are you looking for full-time or part-time position? How many hours per week? Are you looking for seasonal or longer term position?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Food service: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (Required)

Work Location:

In person