Home Run Inn is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Line Cooks to join our Back of the House Restaurant Team at our Chicago-Archer Full Service Restaurant!
Job Summary: The Line Cooks will prepare ingredients, cook menu items to order, and ensure that meals are served with quality and consistency.
This job required weekend/evening availability, along with some weekdays as well. (4pm-close)
This job will cross train as a pizza maker down the line as well.
Responsibilities:
Read order tickets to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged.Fill individual serving cartons with portions of various foods and condiments.Monitor quality of food and spoilage.Refill and rotate stock as necessary. Assist in inventory counts and ordering.Follow standard recipes for preparation of menu items. Prepare foods for cooking and assist other cooks as instructed.Operate fryer, oven and other cooking equipment.Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas.Stock and prepare necessary food ingredients and dry goods needed for food preparation.Rotate perishable food items based on FIFO method of inventory.Follow SOP's of food preparation adhering to specific weight, measures, portioning and safe food handling.Prepare food quickly and efficiently to meet the HRI prep time goals.Use kitchen and cooking appliances and equipment.Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.Perform other related duties as assignedRequirements:Passionate about food and thrives in fast paced environments.Constantly be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weight up to 50 pounds with assistance.Basic understanding of Food Safety and sanitation practices.Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate Kitchen EquipmentFlexible schedule, including nights, weekends,and holidays. (4pm-close)Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired)Safety shoes required prior to first shift.Experience working as a Line Cook or similar role in a restaurant setting preferred.Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business known for authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From our restaurants to our frozen pizza business, we proudly lead the Chicago frozen pizza market while continuing to grow beyond the city we call home. Our purpose is simple: to give people more Home Runs in their day through great food, great experiences, and teammates who take pride in what they do. At Home Run Inn, our pizza may be iconic, but our people are what make the difference. Many of our leaders started as pizza makers, cashiers, and production teammates, and we’re proud to build careers from within while staying true to our values of family, pride, grit, and courage. If you’re looking for a place where values matter, people come first, and careers are built, not just jobs, we’d love to meet you.
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Read LessHome Run Inn Pizza in Darien is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance & Receiving Associate to support daily operations. This role is responsible for unloading deliveries, organizing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the restaurant.
Receiving & Inventory:
Unload delivery trucks and organize incoming inventory Ensure products are properly stored and rotated Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage areasCleaning & Maintenance:
Maintain cleanliness of: Dining room, bathrooms, and game room (3x per week – typically Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Basement/storage areas (1x per week) Perform deep cleaning of equipment (2x per month), including: Coolers Ovens FryersRequirements:Ability to lift and move heavy items (40+ lbs) Ability to stand for extended periods. (up to 5 hours). Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently Strong attention to detail and cleanliness Previous maintenance, cleaning, or receiving experience is a plus (preferred)Must be at least 16 years of ageFood Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!
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Read LessHome Run Inn is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Line Cooks to join our Back of the House Restaurant Team at our Darien Full Service Restaurant!
Job Summary: The Line Cooks will prepare ingredients, cook menu items to order, and ensure that meals are served with quality and consistency.
This job required weekend and evening availability as well. (4pm-close)
Responsibilities:
Read order tickets to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged.Fill individual serving cartons with portions of various foods and condiments.Monitor quality of food and spoilage.Refill and rotate stock as necessary. Assist in inventory counts and ordering.Follow standard recipes for preparation of menu items. Prepare foods for cooking and assist other cooks as instructed.Operate fryer, oven and other cooking equipment.Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas.Stock and prepare necessary food ingredients and dry goods needed for food preparation.Rotate perishable food items based on FIFO method of inventory.Follow SOP's of food preparation adhering to specific weight, measures, portioning and safe food handling.Prepare food quickly and efficiently to meet the HRI prep time goals.Use kitchen and cooking appliances and equipment.Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.Perform other related duties as assignedRequirements:Passionate about food and thrives in fast paced environments.Constantly be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weight up to 50 pounds with assistance.Basic understanding of Food Safety and sanitation practices.Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate Kitchen EquipmentFlexible schedule, including nights, weekends,and holidays. (4pm-close)Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired)Safety shoes required prior to first shift.Experience working as a Line Cook or similar role in a restaurant setting preferred.Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business known for authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From our restaurants to our frozen pizza business, we proudly lead the Chicago frozen pizza market while continuing to grow beyond the city we call home. Our purpose is simple: to give people more Home Runs in their day through great food, great experiences, and teammates who take pride in what they do. At Home Run Inn, our pizza may be iconic, but our people are what make the difference. Many of our leaders started as pizza makers, cashiers, and production teammates, and we’re proud to build careers from within while staying true to our values of family, pride, grit, and courage. If you’re looking for a place where values matter, people come first, and careers are built, not just jobs, we’d love to meet you.
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Read LessHome Run Inn is looking for reliable and hard working Dishwashers to join our Back of the House Teams in our Full Service restaurant in Darien, IL!
The Dishwasher is responsible for performing duties to maintain, wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dish-room and equipment clean and organized.
Must be available to work Friday-Sundays, along with some weekdays. Closing shifts. (4pm-close)
Responsibilities:
Load, run and unload dish machine.Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle and understand variety of chemicals used in sanitation area.Keep dish-room clean and organized to include all storage area.Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.Bag and haul dish-room trash to dumpster at designed times.Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.Clean food preparation and production areas as required to include sweeping, mopping cleaning walls.Assist in cleaning cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, coolers and other equipment.Maintain a safe and clean environment.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.Continuously be able to physically lift, reach, bend and stop.Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired)Safety shoes required to work all shifts.Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.Must have flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate equipmentFood Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!
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Read LessThe QC Tech Lead plays a critical hands-on role in ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at Home Run Inn Pizza’s manufacturing facility. This role leads day-to-day QC technician activities on the floor, drives improvements to performance metrics, and helps ensure that products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Schedule: 3:30am-12pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and off-shifts based on department needs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality & Food Safety
Lead and support daily QC activities during productionMonitor and verify CPs, CCPs, cGMPs, and Sanitation activitiesWrite and revise SOPs, WIs, and Forms as neededServe as SME on all QC tasks and key performance indicators (KPIs)Supervise and perform routine product, ingredient, and packaging inspectionsMonitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety protocolsPerform environmental monitoring, allergen verification, and hold/release activitiesMaintain accurate QC records, including test results, deviations, and corrective actions.Ensure proper documentation for audits and regulatory compliance. Identify, document, and escalate food safety or quality concernsSupports and promotes a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with all workplace health and safety requirements and reinforcing safe behaviors across the team.Leadership & Training
Serve as the lead resource for QC Technicians on assigned shiftTrain and coach QC Techs on procedures, documentation, and best practicesSchedule and assign daily tasks to QC team membersReport out KPIs to management in daily/weekly meetingsWork cross-functionally with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Warehouse teamsPromote a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvementCompliance & Continuous Improvement
Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspectionsSupport traceability, mock recalls, and investigationsParticipate in root cause analysis for non-conformances and support corrective actions and preventive measures (CAPA)Ensure compliance with SQF, HACCP, FDA, USDA (if applicable), and state/local regulationsPerform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must Have:
3+ years of QC or Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing environmentPrior experience in a lead or senior QC technician roleWorking knowledge of HACCP, cGMPs, and FDA/USDA food safety regulationsStrong documentation and record-review skillsAbility to work on the production floor in cold/freezer environmentsComfortable leading without direct authority (lead-by-example style)Strong communication and problem-solving skillsPreferred:
SQF Practitioner or internal auditor experienceExperience working with FDA/USDA inspectorsFamiliarity with frozen food or pizza productionBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusFood Allergen at the Plant: Wheat and Dairy
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!
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Read LessHome Run Inn Pizza is looking for a reliable and experienced Floor Supervisor to join our Full Service Restaurant located in Darien, IL!
Job Summary: The Floor Supervisor supports day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest experience. This role helps lead front-of-house team members, maintains high standards of service, and ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The Floor Supervisor serves as a working leader, guiding staff, resolving guest issues, and helping keep operations running smoothly.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business known for authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From our restaurants to our frozen pizza business, we proudly lead the Chicago frozen pizza market while continuing to grow beyond the city we call home. Our purpose is simple: to give people more Home Runs in their day through great food, great experiences, and teammates who take pride in what they do. At Home Run Inn, our pizza may be iconic, but our people are what make the difference. Many of our leaders started as pizza makers, cashiers, and production teammates, and we’re proud to build careers from within while staying true to our values of family, pride, grit, and courage. If you’re looking for a place where values matter, people come first, and careers are built, not just jobs, we’d love to meet you.
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Read LessHome Run Inn is looking for reliable and hard working Dishwashers/Bussers to join our Back of the House Teams in our Full Service restaurant in Chicago!
The Dishwasher is responsible for performing duties to maintain, wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dish-room and equipment clean and organized.
As a Busser , you will maintaining a clean, organized dining area and supporting servers and kitchen staff. This position ensures tables are reset quickly, dining areas stay presentable, and guests receive prompt service.
Must be available to work Friday-Sundays, along with some weekdays. Closing shifts. (4pm-close)
Responsibilities:
Load, run and unload dish machine.Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle and understand variety of chemicals used in sanitation area.Keep dish-room clean and organized to include all storage area.Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.Bag and haul dish-room trash to dumpster at designed times.Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.Clean food preparation and production areas as required to include sweeping, mopping cleaning walls.Assist in cleaning cooking equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, coolers and other equipment.Clear and reset tables quickly and efficientlyMaintain cleanliness of dining room, restrooms, and service areasAssist servers by refilling beverages, delivering food, and pre-bussing tablesStock service stations (napkins, utensils, condiments, etc.Maintain a safe and clean environment.Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.Continuously be able to physically lift, reach, bend and stop.Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired)Safety shoes required to work all shifts.Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.Must have flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate equipmentFood Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!
Read LessHome Run Inn is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Line Cooks to join our Back of the House Restaurant Team at our Chicago-Archer Full Service Restaurant!
Job Summary: The Line Cooks will prepare ingredients, cook menu items to order, and ensure that meals are served with quality and consistency.
This job required weekend and evening availability as well. (4pm-close)
Responsibilities:
Read order tickets to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged.Fill individual serving cartons with portions of various foods and condiments.Monitor quality of food and spoilage.Refill and rotate stock as necessary. Assist in inventory counts and ordering.Follow standard recipes for preparation of menu items. Prepare foods for cooking and assist other cooks as instructed.Operate fryer, oven and other cooking equipment.Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas.Stock and prepare necessary food ingredients and dry goods needed for food preparation.Rotate perishable food items based on FIFO method of inventory.Follow SOP's of food preparation adhering to specific weight, measures, portioning and safe food handling.Prepare food quickly and efficiently to meet the HRI prep time goals.Use kitchen and cooking appliances and equipment.Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.Perform other related duties as assignedRequirements:Passionate about food and thrives in fast paced environments.Constantly be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weight up to 50 pounds with assistance.Basic understanding of Food Safety and sanitation practices.Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate Kitchen EquipmentFlexible schedule, including nights, weekends,and holidays. (4pm-close)Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired)Safety shoes required prior to first shift.Experience working as a Line Cook or similar role in a restaurant setting preferred.Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business known for authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From our restaurants to our frozen pizza business, we proudly lead the Chicago frozen pizza market while continuing to grow beyond the city we call home. Our purpose is simple: to give people more Home Runs in their day through great food, great experiences, and teammates who take pride in what they do. At Home Run Inn, our pizza may be iconic, but our people are what make the difference. Many of our leaders started as pizza makers, cashiers, and production teammates, and we’re proud to build careers from within while staying true to our values of family, pride, grit, and courage. If you’re looking for a place where values matter, people come first, and careers are built, not just jobs, we’d love to meet you.
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Read LessHome Run Inn Pizza is looking for a reliable and experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our Food Production Plant on 2nd Shift!
Location: Woodridge, IL
Position Summary: The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical experience, a familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics and have basic troubleshooting experience with proven ability of machine repair to minimize downtime. Providing a safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment.
Shift Details: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-1:30am and Sunday-5:00am-1:30pm.
Responsibilities:
An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes; motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls, and power transmission systemsPLC trouble shooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawingsWorking knowledge of power transmission equipment and bearingsFamiliar with pumps, both air and electricAble to install and trouble shoot basic 3 phase motor control circuitsSome knowledge of the various types of sensors and limit switches.Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components.Utilize electrical/mechanical skills to maintain machinery.Contribute to a collaborative safety culture that drives results.Provide rapid response to ensure seamless productivitySet-up production equipment necessary for the specific days’ activity. Assist with shutdowns as well.Disassemble equipment, rebuild, and replace defective parts and components as needed and reassemble to make final equipment adjustmentsRequirements:Electrical and mechanical aptitude required in addition to at least 5 years of related maintenance experience.2-3 years in trouble shooting industrial electrical control systems down to component levelAbility to lift up to 60 pounds, stand for long periods of time, bend, twist and stoop.Ability to use various maintenance tools and personal computer.Ability to work all shifts as needed and be on-call for emergencies.Ability to work in a production environment. This job has exposure to ambient/refrigerator/freezerAbility to read & draw schematics.Hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience is preferredHigh level of electrical understanding (high & low voltage).Must be able to work 2nd shift, and 1st shift on Sundays.Food Allergen at the Plant: Wheat and Dairy
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally!
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Read LessWe are looking for a customer service focused, and dependable teammate to help with both the phone/cashier and Hosting duties for our Full Service Restaurant in Little Village-Chicago, IL.
The Phone/Cashier will answer phones, take customer orders, provide accurate and timely information and make appropriate menu recommendations. Deliver the correct product to each carry-out guest; process payments for all carry-out orders.
As a Host, you will greet all guests with a friendly welcoming attitude upon arrival, and escort guests to tables and present menus.
Schedule: Must be available to work Friday-Sundays along with some closing shifts during the week as well. Flexible to work AM (10am-4pm) and PM Shifts (4pm-11pm) is required as well.
Responsibilities:
Greeting guests via phone.Take clear, concise food and beverage orders.Assist customers by recommending and suggesting menu items.Sell items from the menu and suggest extra items for purchase. Quote prices and describe features of items. Answer general questions.Computerize bill, itemized lists and tickets showing amount due.Accept cash or cash equivalents for payment and provide correct change and receipts.Assist in inventory, rotation, stocking of shelf items and other merchandise. Applicable to area of responsibility. Includes, soda, paper goods and condiments.Assist in restaurant marketing by distributing carry-out and catering menus or other promotional materials to restaurant guests.Follow SOP regarding customer service and phone procedures. Specifically follow phone scripts regarding sales techniques and routine customer calls.Use POS System, calculator and phone.Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.Maintain cleanliness of the counter, phone station, and lobby area.Supports and promotes a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with all workplace health and safety requirements and reinforcing safe behaviors across the team.Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:Previous experience in customer service or cash handling preferredAn ability to handle multiple orders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsFlexibility to work evenings and mornings, weekends, and holidays.Continuously be able to physically lift, reach, bend and stop.Ability to stand for extended periods. (up to 5 hours).Have working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests.You must obtain Food Handler certification within 30 days of being hired.You must obtain Safety shoes are required within 30 days of being hired.Must be at least 16 years old.Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family-owned Chicago-land company with over 75 years of history, known for delivering high-quality, authentic Chicago-style pizza. With a commitment to exceptional food, outstanding service, and a people-first culture, we operate both a state-of-the-art food production facility and multiple restaurant locations. Our purpose is simple: to give people more Home Runs in their day through great food, great experiences, and teammates who take pride in what they do. At Home Run Inn, we create an environment where team members can grow, contribute, and be part of a legacy brand.
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