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$40k – $44k per year
Location
In office (Chicago)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp
Employment
Part-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 6, 2026. Midtown Athletic Club scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Midtown Athletic Club is a US operator of luxury athletic clubs based in Chicago, offering fitness, tennis and racquet sports, Pilates, aquatics, spa and wellness services and resort-style amenities to members. Founded in 1970 as a single tennis club in Chicago, it now owns and operates eight clubs in the United States and Canada, including locations in Chicago, Palatine, Deerfield, Willowbrook, Rochester, Atlanta, Weston and Montreal. It hires personal trainers, fitness coaches, Pilates, Zumba and aquatics instructors, tennis professionals, membership sales advisors, housekeeping associates and food and beverage staff.

Midtown is looking for a talented Full Time and Part Time Prep Cooks to enhance our stellar restaurant experience.

What You’ll Do

Our Prep Cooks are the heros behind the scenes, assisting with the heart of our restaurants. They are motivated and passionate about helping others eat delicious and clean, convenient food. As an integral part of our F&B team, you’ll be preparing and artfully plating delicious meal options, and doing so, while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace.

Why You’ll Love It

  • You’ll be joining a team that takes “collaboration”to another level. We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don’t hesitate to step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunity for you to becomefamiliar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa. We offer full-time associates benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401K PTO/ Sick time, Maternity & Paternity leave.)

What Your Days Will Look Like

  • Wash, chop, store, and handle ingredients

  • Prepares raw ingredients for use in recipes

  • Quickly and efficiently prepare sauces and garnishes and assists our cook with basic recipes, following established recipes and presentation standards

  • Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote a safe and enjoyable member experience

  • Assisting with periodic catering events

You’d Be a Great Fit IfYou…

  • Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others

  • Are able to pass a background check screening

  • Have excellent professional references

  • Have a passion for helping others

  • Display Kindness

  • Bring optimism to work each day

  • Are relentless about showing pride in your work, every day

  • A willingness to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward

  • Understand the importance of complying with Department of Health-sanitary guidelines

  • Have the ability to work gracefully and quickly under pressure

  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Bonus Points if You Have:

  • At least one year of food preparation and cooking experience

  • Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA

  • Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)

  • An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality.

The Other Stuff

Our prep cook team is on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department.

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement - transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply!

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Compensation: $20-$22 per hour, depending on experience.

https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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