Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Unity Coffee Schaumburg, IL

Who we are We are an upstart Cafe in Schaumburg, IL with a new and exciting concept. Specializing in Coffee and Chai, and introducing our unique fresh hot pastry, known as Unity Pastry. Unity Pastry is a fried, french style donut similar to sopapilla or beignets, which will be made to order and served fresh and hot to our customers. Additionally, the cafe will serve hot fresh wraps and paninis.

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items including Sopapilla served in the restaurant. The cook will be responsible for mixing the dough, sheeting, cutting and frying the pastry. This position is critical to Unity Coffee; the cook is the heart of the house and impacts the restaurant by inspiring legendary experiences between friends, supporting team members, creating great food items, and ensuring proper sanitation, portion control and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONS

Sets-up, maintains and operates the station using prep sheets and station charts.

Adheres to standardized recipes, portion sizes and department rules and procedures.

Maintains quality and freshness of all food items.

Prepares food items that meet or exceed guest expectations.

Preps and prepares menu items at correct temperature within specified timeframes.

Maintains Quality Assurance of all food products.

Keeps station neat and clean by using the clean as you go method.

Sweeps, wet mops and/or brushes floors, as needed or directed by manager

Exhibits a sense of urgency responding to orders and guest requests.

Unloads trucks, pallets, and cases of food and beverage and puts in assigned locations.

Other duties as assigned.

TEAM

Promotes excellence, cooperation and teamwork within the company.

Supports and assists team members.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer.

Speaks, reads, writes and understands the primary language of the work location.

Able to read and follow written instructions.

Self starter who is energetic and flexible.

Prioritizes responsibilities and achieves results through multi tasking

Forms strong working relationships within team.

Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others.

Follows direction with focused attention.

Minimum of 3 years in a food preparation position within the restaurant business preferred.

Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 4 hours in length.