Kitchen Team Member

As a part of our Kitchen Team at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, you’ll stay busy. Whether it’s making dough, slicing sausage, or cleaning that spot behind the oven, we’ll rely on you to roll up your sleeves and help wherever you’re needed. To thrive in this job, previous experience working at restaurants is preferred, however not required. You must love great food, hustling to help your team out, and keeping pizzas flying out of the kitchen. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch or expand your restaurant career.

Lou Malnati’s culture can be defined in one word: Family. We are a family-owned company, but more than that, our team has a “family” way of connecting and caring for one another. That’s why we have been voted Top Workplace for 12 years in a row!

Here’s what you can expect on a typical day as part of the Kitchen Team at Lou Malnati’s:

• You’re on the move. You’ll likely be on your feet your entire shift. You’ll be cleaning, stocking, and making or cutting dough just to name a few tasks. You must be able to lift 50 pounds throughout your shift.
• Taking on new duties and doing whatever is needed. You’ll learn by doing.
• Flexible hours that work with your life and growth opportunities for people who work hard to help the whole team succeed.
• A team you can rely on. Family means something at Lou’s.
• Must love pizza. Bonus, you’ll get a discount on food even when you’re not working and a free meal during your shift.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

• Enjoys working on a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, listening, and time management skills
• Ability to stand approximately 90% of the workday and freely access all areas of the locations
• Capability to withstand warm temperatures and proficiency in utilizing kitchen equipment
• Be able to lift/move up to 80lbs.
• Endure in various physical activities like reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and moving about the facility

* Starting Pay Rate: $17/ hour Increase available based on experience

* New Kitchen Staff Bonus: Get a $100 bonus when you are hired, plus get an additional $200 bonus after 90 days working at Lou’s.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmette, IL 60091: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Since this is a carry-out location, one of the requirements is shift availability in the evening going into the night. Would you be able to meet this requirement?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17