Culinarian

Join the Buona Family!

We are the largest family-owned and operated restaurant in Greater Chicago - and we're STILL growing! With 2-3 new stores opening each year, we are full of amazing opportunities.

We are currently looking for Buona-fide Back of House COOKS for our team!

BUONA PERKS:

• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,600 in education and tuition expenses reimbursed per year!
• NEXT DAY PAY through Daily Pay - yes, really!
• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
• Great benefits package available to eligible full-time employees
• Discounts on our food – including Catering!
• Development and growth opportunities, from management to corporate levels

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn the following positions:
  Beef, Pizza, Broiler, Pasta, Cafe/Salads & Prep
• Follow recipes and food preparation processes properly such as cooking, seasoning, grilling, chopping, dicing, cutting and slicing
• Maintain appropriate portion control and monitoring food levels on the line
• Prepare quality food that meets our Buona standards
• Restock food line
• Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety
• Be speedy and accurate in fulfilling orders
• Handle raw and finished waste according to established procedures
• Act with a sense of urgency with all guests, whether dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru
• Washing cookware and utensils and cleaning equipment as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Coachable, adaptable & eager to learn new skills
• Effective communicator
• Friendly and upbeat attitude
• Team oriented + self-motivated
• 1+ year in customer service role is a plus, but not required

* COVID-19 Update:
We are taking precautions for every team member that works in our restaurants to protect them and our customers. Prior to beginning every shift, all team members complete a pre-check, including safety precautions such as taking their temperature, to ensure they are ready and able to work.

Team members are required to wear facial coverings during their shifts and continue to frequently wash their hands. All team members must wear gloves at all times, as well.