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WE HAVE JUST EXPANDED! BE PART OF THE GROWTH....Kelli, my Queen & I welcome you to Carnivore & The Queen Supper Club. For years we have been dreaming of bringing back this bygone area of nostalgic dining, a contemporary revival of a classic prohibition-era supper club with a casual vibe & approachable classic food. The history of Supper Clubs are independently owned, destination dining & decor reflecting that of the owners style and offerings, thoughtful dishes intended for sharing. Plan to be there for the evening! Carnivore & The Queen's daily menu will reflect our recipes together and this seasons local ingredients from our farmers, fishmongers & ranchers. We aspire to work as hard as our mothers did, and accomplish what both our moms had in common, to gather the family around the dinner table every night, no matter what time it was. We are looking forward to meeting your family and friends as you join us for Supper or Brunch Carnivore & The Queen, a premier supper club in Downers Grove, is looking for a passionate, reliable, and skilled Key Kitchen Staff Member to join our culinary team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the owners/chefs, honing your skills in a high-quality, scratch kitchen. Position Details: Type: Part-Time (approx. 22–26 hours/week) Schedule: 3 days/week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) + all major holidays. Hours: Generally 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Pay: Competitive (Commensurate with experience/skills). Key Responsibilities: Prep for daily service (knife skills, sauces, stocks, dressing). Baking bread, pies, and cakes from scratch. Soup preparation, saucier work, and braising. Plating appetizers, relish trays, salads, and desserts with high attention to detail. Setting up, maintaining, and cleaning workstations ("Clean as you go" mentality). Ensuring proper food storage and sanitation standards. What We Are Looking For: ServSafe Certificate: Must have. Reliable and punctual team player with a positive attitude. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce consistent quality work. Professionalism in a fast-paced, high-end environment. Willingness to learn and grow with our specific style. Why Work With Us? Direct training and collaboration with Chef-Owners. Fun, organized, and professional kitchen environment. Additional hours can be rewarded based on performance, speed, and teamwork. Working at Carnivore & The Queen