Kitchen Staff Zen ramen and grill Hanover Park, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description Job Overview Join our dynamic kitchen team as a Kitchen Staff member, where your energy and dedication will help create a vibrant, efficient, and welcoming culinary environment. In this role, you will be vital in supporting food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth restaurant operations. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. Duties Assist with food preparation, including chopping, assembling ingredients, and plating dishes according to established standards Maintain cleanliness of kitchen stations, utensils, and equipment through regular cleaning and sanitizing Support bussing duties by clearing tables promptly and efficiently to ensure a clean dining environment Handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting of supplies and ingredients following safe lifting practices Manage food running responsibilities by delivering orders swiftly from kitchen to service areas or dining rooms Support front-of-house staff with serving guests and providing in-person customer service that enhances their dining experience Operate POS systems like Aloha POS or Micros POS for order processing and billing when required Follow strict food safety protocols related to food handling, storage, and preparation to meet health regulations Experience Previous food service or restaurant experience is highly preferred, demonstrating familiarity with kitchen operations and customer interactions Hands-on kitchen experience including food preparation, handling, and safety procedures is advantageous Experience with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS is a plus for efficient order management Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and interact positively with guests Ability to perform physical tasks involving heavy lifting and manual handling while adhering to safe lifting practices Knowledge of food safety standards and proper sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations Hospitality or guest services experience is beneficial for creating welcoming environments for diners Embark on a rewarding journey with us where your skills will shine! We value energetic team players committed to excellence in every aspect of kitchen operations. Join us today to be part of a lively team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences!

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person