Position: Pastry Prep Cook
Position Type: Full-time / Part-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to: Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef
About Us:
Ox Bar & Hearth is a neighborhood restaurant in Lincoln Park, rooted in seasonality, hospitality, and craftsmanship. We’re building a team of passionate, talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences in a warm, welcoming environment.
Position OverviewTM:
We’re seeking a hospitality-forward Pastry Prep Cook to join our team. This position is essential to both guest service and team support. The Pastry Prep Cook is responsible for setting up their station, preparing large scale pastry recipes, and providing support to their teammates to ensure seamless execution of food.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate professionalism, commitment to the team, and high quality work.
- Communicate effectively with the front of house and leadership to ensure smooth service flow.
- Perform duties as assigned by leadership to support our commitment to hospitality, quality food, and beverage.
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries and desserts, with a focus on cakes, doughs, and breads.
- Set up, stock, and organize assigned station with necessary ingredients and supplies
- Follow standardized recipes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, labeling, and storage.
- Maintain station in compliance with sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Safely operate and maintain all kitchen equipment
- Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Work efficiently under pressure and maintain composure during busy hours
- Support fellow team members during service
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties to restaurant standards
- Be flexible and be able to adjust to the changing needs of the restaurant and its guests
Qualifications:
- ServSafe certified
- Work well within a team
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate a physically active service environment.
- 1-3 years of experience as a prep cook, preferably in a high-intensity, high-volume kitchen; *Wood-fired cooking experience is ideal but not required
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and excellent knife skills
- Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality
- A professional, friendly personality with excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Flexible hours are required (days, nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Must possess a sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail
Job Type: Part-time / Full-time
Compensation: $20-22
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts and staff meals, Paid Sick Leave, PTO
