Prep Cook / Dishwasher

Job overview

The Prep Cook / Dishwasher role is onsite in Lake Forest, IL. Pay starts at $17 per hour, with potential increases based on experience and performance. The role supports Hometown Coffee & Juice's kitchen operations and helps the team deliver consistent food quality and customer service.

What you'll do

• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to recipes and standards
• portion, label, date, store, and rotate products
• complete prep lists
• wash and sanitize dishes and equipment
• maintain clean and organized kitchen areas
• follow food safety procedures
• monitor supplies and product quality
• and support teammates across back-of-house tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prep cook

dishwasher

lake forest il

hometown coffee & juice

food preparation

kitchen sanitation

food safety

servsafe preferred

back of house

starting at $17/hr

no late nights

employee meals

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee meals and discount
• paid breaks
• 401(k)
• paid leave and sick leave
• health insurance for regular full-time employees
• and growth and development opportunities.

Why this role

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but training is available. ServSafe certification is preferred or may be obtained upon hiring. Cafes close at 5 p.m., with no late nights.

About the employer

HOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE is hiring for this role. Industry: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars. Sector: 72.