Prep Cook

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Puttshack USA opened its first location in 2021 as an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game while also serving world-class food and a full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is all about having fun—and doing something fun—together.

About the role

Puttshack is looking to attract a diverse team of fun hospitality associates who care deeply about creating an elevated, one-of-a-kind guest experience. The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing and producing all menu items. Your principal goal will be to prepare ingredients for high-quality meals that meet the Executive Chef's exacting standards, set up the prep station, stock inventory, and maintain sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Bring your 'A' Game each and every day
• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Prepare all ingredients according to portions and recipes
• Communicate inventory or quality issues to Culinary Leadership
• Ability to read a thermometer and food tickets correctly and efficiently
• Accurately account for all items coming out of a station
• Understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures, including MSDS
• Take direction and be a team player
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Associate Handbook
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned, including but not limited to side-work, opening, and closing duties

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age
• Prior experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Experience operating kitchen tools and appliances such as knives, grills, etc.
• Ability to communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements safely and effectively
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the venue, which may include stairs, uneven, or slick surfaces
• Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, and occasionally move and lift up to 30 pounds
• Work in confined, crowded spaces with high noise levels and various temperature levels

Schedule

Our venues are open 7 days a week, typically from 11 AM–1 AM with some variations. While we will do our best to accommodate scheduling preferences, they may not always be guaranteed, and we value flexibility. All positions within our venue are variable schedules, meaning a typical schedule may be anywhere between 15 and 30 hours on a weekly basis depending on business needs and individual availability.

Benefits

We offer our eligible full-time associates:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Associate discounts—FREE mini golf and 50% off meals

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary by location or position. Some of the above benefits are immediately available to our part-time or variable-time associates, whereas others become available after completing initial employment periods.