Kitchen Support / Prep Cook (Cafe + Bakery) Job at Prequel Cafe, Chicago, IL

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  • Prequel Cafe
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Kitchen Support / Prep Cook (Cafe + Bakery)

Prequel Cafe — West Town, Chicago

Full-Time | Weekend availability required

Prequel Cafe is a quality-driven cafe with an in-house bakery. Our kitchen is prep and service-focused , supporting an active cafe menu, with additional exposure to bread and pastry production as part of the larger operation.

We’re hiring a Kitchen Support / Prep Cook to handle daily food line prep, station organization, and kitchen cleanliness. This role is primarily food-line and prep driven , with an avenue to learn baking over time for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities (Primary Focus)

  • Prep and assemble sandwiches, toasts, bagels, and cafe menu items

  • Execute daily prep lists accurately and efficiently

  • Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations

  • Assist with dishwashing and maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness as part of shared team responsibilities

  • Label, rotate, and organize refrigeration and dry storage

  • Communicate prep and ordering needs across shifts

  • Adapt to service pace and seasonal volume

  • Close and deep-clean the kitchen weekly to standard

Bakery Exposure (Secondary, Skill-Building)

  • Assist with bread and pastry prep as needed (mixing support, shaping help, bake-off)

  • Learn standardized recipes and production systems

  • Support baking team during higher-volume periods

Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years kitchen, prep, or cafe line experience

  • Comfortable with repetition, pace, and service flow

  • Interest in learning baking fundamentals over time

  • Strong attention to detail and respect for standards

  • Organized, dependable, and proactive

  • Weekend availability required

  • ServSafe certified or willing to obtain certification

What We Offer

  • Consistent full-time hours

  • Clear expectations and structured prep systems

  • Opportunity to build baking skills alongside a strong food foundation

  • Professional, respectful kitchen environment

If you’re solid on the line, care about quality, and want to grow your skills in baking over time, we’d love to hear from you. This role is primarily food line and prep focused. Please include a brief note about your kitchen experience when applying.

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Shift work, Weekend work,

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