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Kitchen Support
Prequel Cafe
1957 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
Prequel Cafe hiring Kitchen Support in Chicago, IL

Prequel Cafe hiring Kitchen Support in Chicago, IL

Kitchen Support

Prequel CafeMore Info

1957 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00) plus tips
Expires: Dec 3, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Kitchen / Bakery Support @ Prequel Cafe (West Town)

Full-Time | Weekends required

We’re looking for a hardworking, fast-moving Kitchen Staff member to join the team at Prequel Cafe—a quality-focused cafe and bakery in West Town.

This is a hands-on role supporting the kitchen with food prep, cleaning, and organization. You’ll make items like sandwiches, toasts, and bagels, assist with bread-making, and learn how to create our signature American-style pastries—all made in-house.

You’re a great fit if you:

  • Have 2+ years of kitchen or bakery/cafe service experience
  • Have a passion for artisan baking and commitment to quality
  • Stay focused and efficient under pressure
  • Are detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
  • Show up with a positive, ready-to-work attitude
  • Have availability on weekends

Essential Functions

  • Ability to read and follow prep lists and recipes
  • Basic knife skills and safe handling of equipment (food processor, stand mixers, mandolin, etc.)
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary station at all times
  • Communicate ordering and prep needs clearly across shifts
  • Keep fridges and storage organized and labeled
  • Adapt to changes in service flow (especially seasonal pace shifts)
  • Close and deep-clean the kitchen to standard each week
  • ServSafe certified or working toward certification

    Love food, coffee, and doing things right? Come be part of the team at Prequel Cafe
 

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Proactivity

Problem Solving

Positive Attitude

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Creativity in Food Preparation

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Attention to Hygiene and Safety Standards

Quality Control

Willingness to Learn

Ability to follow instructions

Multitasking

Work Ethic

Organizational Skills

Passion for food and beverage

Passion for Baking

Collaboration

Commitment to Cleanliness

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