Food Production Team Member

Join Team Bento and be part of our group of companies operating more than 12,000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and the United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location and Hours

Chicago Food Factory: 2136 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60608

• Available shifts: 2:00am to 10:30am, 7:00am to 3:30pm, or 9:00pm to 5:30am

Responsibilities

• Prepare sushi and other products including cooking rice, preparation of raw ingredients, sushi rolling, cutting, sorting, and packaging.
• Ensure all operating standards including food safety are adhered to and final products meet quality standards.
• Wash all pots, pans, inserts, utensils, etc., and clean kitchen equipment when called upon and as per cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other teammates to foster and promote a working environment that maximizes morale, productivity, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• You thrive in a highly repetitive task environment.
• Able to work in a refrigerated, cold climate (40°F working climate, walk-in refrigerator and 0°F for walk-in freezer).
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lb) where required and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible to work various shifts and weekends.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Full-Time starting immediately at $17.05 per hour.
• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria, reap the benefits of comprehensive group health benefits and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a: sushi chef, sushi maker, sushi cook, prep cook, line cook, production worker, food manufacturing, food processor, or food mixing.