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Prep Cook
Verzenay Patisserie
2507 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
Verzenay Patisserie hiring Prep Cook in Chicago, IL

Verzenay Patisserie hiring Prep Cook in Chicago, IL

Prep Cook

Verzenay PatisserieMore Info

2507 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL
Full Time • Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)
Expires: Nov 18, 2026

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Schedule
Days: Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Shifts: Early AM, Day
more days available, if interested.

Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Job Title: Savory Cook and secondary role of partial line cook.

 Activities & Responsibilities

o   Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s savory recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards. Being able to follow recipe to make batches of food components and also full plated dish will be critical. Training will be provided but prior experience and comfort level required.
o Bilingual (English and Spanish - light to moderate spanish) is an added plus
o   Order or requisition food, equipment, or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
o   Take delivery of supplies and store in designated areas as soon as receiving the products.
o   Check the quantity and quality of received products.
o   Should be able to lift objects weighing about 50lbs, lift, bend and stand for long hours during shifts.
o   Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
o   Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
o   Pre-cook items such as vegetables, meat etc, to prepare them for later use.
o   Cook and package batches of food such as sandwiches, soups, salads etc
o   Prepare breakfast and lunch menu items.
o   Proof and bake breads, pastries, etc as per instructions.
o   Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters.
o   Prepare dough, following a recipe.
o   Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
o   Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
o   Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
o   Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
o   Clean, stock, and restock workstations and food storage areas.o   Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
o   Wash tools, prep tools, equipment and other dishes by hand when needed.
o   Clean and organize food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils as you go. Also responsible for cleaning kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
o   Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
o   Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the bakery.
o   Fill-in for fellow employees where needed.
o   Work as a team and train other employees as needed.
o   Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.

 

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $19.00) plus additional perks such as shared tips can be discussed.

Benefits & Perks:  Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses

Required Skills

Sandwich Making
Omelette Making
Plating dish
savory and prep cook
Salad Making
Frying
Team Building
Learning


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Ability to Follow Recipes Accurately

Ability to Follow Recipes

Time Management Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Physical Stamina and Strength

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration With Team Members

Adaptability

Problem Solving Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability to Changing Tasks

Customer Service Orientation

Multitasking

Quality Control Awareness

Quality Control

Sanitation and Safety Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Awareness

Inventory Management Skills

Inventory Management

Training and Mentoring Abilities

Training and Mentoring

savory

Recipe Prep

Creating Specialty Dishes

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French

Bakery / Patisserie, Cafe

French Craftsmanship, Reimagined Through Heritage:
Verzenay is grounded in classical French pastries, meticulous lamination, precise entremets, and icons like the Paris-Brest. Chef Arshiya’s Indian heritage and Midwestern home add creative dimensions that are uniquely ours. Pastries such as Desi Velour and Chicago Mix macarons show how we bridge tradition with her memories and Chicago culture. Rooted in Indian heritage, refined by French training, and grounded in Chicago, we honor French discipline while telling new, personal stories through flavor.

Sustainable sourcing and Market roots
Verzenay was born at Green City Market. Twelve years later, that tent-to-bakery journey still anchors us as we help lead Chicago’s sourcing ethos: cook with the seasons, know your farmers, honor the craft. The market’s growers shape our menu and our standards, and we have set the bar for sourcing with intention and integrity.

We choose flours we stand behind - Meadowlark Organics, Central Milling and Grands Moulins de Paris; ethically sourced couvertures from Cacao Barry and Guittard. Every croissant, bread, and pastry reflects these relationships. From market stall to storefront, we’ve made principled sourcing the rule, not the exception

Our Commitment to Community & Women in Food
We proudly support Chicago Chefs Cook and initiatives like Evolved Network and Fundraiser for Tigray, using food to uplift communities locally and globally.

At Verzenay, we champion women by offering meaningful employment, hands-on training, and leadership opportunities in the culinary field and empowering them to achieve financial independence and pursue their passion. Our work reflects a deep commitment to community, inclusion, and the belief that food can be a powerful force for change.

Executive Chef and Owner Arshiya draws on her training at Paris's Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts and experience at the five-star Le Meurice Hotel, renowned Arnaud Delmontel bakery to refine the artisanal skills she now applies to create exceptional French pastries, offering a genuine taste of Parisian craftsmanship in the heart of Chicago.

Verzênay’s mission is to offer chef-crafted creations with unparalleled taste and quality using locally sourced, clean ingredients. The bakery values its direct relationships with farmers, supporting the community and sourcing the finest produce.
Arshiya and her husband Aqeel started their small business in January 2014—selling at Green City Market and supplying to hotels and coffee shops. In July 2021, Verzênay opened its very first store in Lincoln Park.

Team Verzenay Chicago!

Awards / Distinctions
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
Leadership
Arshiya Farheen

Chef and Owner