Job Opportunities at The Chopping Block

Chef Instructor

The Chopping Block is seeking professional chefs to teach our popular cooking classes. Must have 3-5 years restaurant experience. Culinary degree, teaching experience and a working knowledge of ethnic cuisines a plus.

Flexible part time schedule includes nights and weekends. Humility and sense of humor required.

Class Assistant

The Chopping Block is seeking class assistants possessing a love for food and people. Culinary experience a plus; high energy and enthusiasm are a must.

Class assistant positions require evening and weekend work and a love of food. Some positions require cooking experience.

Retail Sales Associate

Do You Have the Recipe for Gourmet Retail Success?

If you are interested in and up to the challenge of making a difference in one of the most exciting businesses in Chicago read on. The Chopping Block, a recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store is looking for Retail Sales Associates (Full Time and Part Time) at both our Lincoln Square and Merchandise Mart locations. As the largest recreational cooking school in Chicago, offering more than 250 classes per month, and supporting an expansive and unique line of professional cookware and gourmet retail items, we are looking for team members who bring a ‘can do' attitude to join our family.

If you think you have the perfect balance of retail experience, a passion for all things food, understand the importance of building relationships and the ability to support our mission of getting people to cook, read on.

If you are interested in interviewing for this position please take the time to sell us on why we should interview you. No personal letter, no interview.

If you are interested in interviewing for this position, please take the time to sell us on why we should interview you. No personal letter, no interview.

If you can do this in the first 45 and then 90 days of working with us, send us your application.

45 Days:

Demonstrate resourceful and innovative thinking
Utilize sound people skills to engage customers fully, providing a fun, welcoming and gracious atmosphere
Display technical expertise for The Chopping Block's retail products
Demonstrate a passion for our mission and product

90 Days:

Demonstrate a ‘can do' attitude in an environment of variety and change
Apply your natural ability to influence and impact sales
Create and implement new policies and initiatives, in partnership with your supervisor
Attend and participate in mandatory quarterly employee meetings

To apply

Click here to print out an application, or stop by one of our stores to pick one up. Completed applications may be faxed to one of the numbers listed below. Please include a resumé if applicable. No phone calls please.

Email to

shelley@thechoppingblock.net for Chef Instructor and Class Assistant Positions.

lisa@thechoppingblock.net for Event Positions.

jennifer@thechoppingblock.net for Retail Positions.

Please include "application" and specify position in the subject line and attach resumé.

Fax To

Lincoln Square 773-275-4150
Merchandise Mart 312-644-6498

Mail To

The Chopping Block
222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 1506
Chicago IL 60654

Attn: Training Dept.

OR

The Chopping Block
4747 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Attn: Training Dept.

The Chopping Block is an equal opportunity employer.