Prep Cook
About the job
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Good knife skills.
- Must be positive, collaborative, and committed to healthy communication and quality work.
- Must be available to work evening, mid-, and morning shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be on their feet for the majority of the shift.
- Must be able to make movements with fingers, hands, wrists, and arms.
- Must be able to grasp and reach, sometimes above shoulder level.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Prepare, cook, and service all menu items.
- Maintain service, production, and preparation specials on all menu items.
- Maintain all food products at proper holding temperatures.
- Keep the area neat and organized; properly label, date, and rotate products; and keep coolers clean and organized.
- Requisition and transfer all items needed for the station.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Previous experience in high-volume broiler, sauté, and cold food production is highly desired.
- A culinary degree is a plus.
About the company
East Bank Club is a premier fitness, sports, and dining facility in Chicago’s River North. It offers a wide range of amenities—state-of-the-art gym equipment, group fitness classes, spa and salon services, and food and beverage options—all accessible to members through a club membership and staffed by a large team. The club differentiates itself with high-quality hospitality, extensive programming, and highly trained staff, earning a reputation as the industry gold standard. Its goal is to help members live well by promoting health and well-being beyond just fitness.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The new Rooftop project is the club's largest reinvestment, signaling member demand.
- Membership dues listed August 23, 2026 show premium pricing power at $295 monthly.
- Corporate memberships and coworking support weekday utilization beyond gym traffic.
What critics are saying
- The 2026 rooftop project runs through Spring 2028, tying up capital and operations.
- Daniel Levin died January 11, 2025, removing the founder-level vision holder.
- A 2013–2020 embezzlement scandal showed weak internal controls and financial oversight.
What makes East Bank Club unique
- East Bank Club spans 350,000 square feet across two Chicago blocks.
- Its 2026 amenities bundle fitness, dining, coworking, salon, spa, and childcare.
- The 2026 rooftop reinvestment creates a resort-style campus competitors lack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement