Cuisinier

Midtown Chicago; Montreal; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking restaurant where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. As a Line Cook, you'll prepare and plate delicious meals while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across various aspects of the food and beverage industry, enhancing your skills in a supportive atmosphere. Enjoy full-time benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, and generous leave policies. If you're passionate about food and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• At least two years of food preparation and cooking experience.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently preparing food orders with pride.
• Maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas.
• Assisting with periodic catering events.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Teamwork

Sanitary Guidelines Compliance

Time Management

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Midtown is looking for a talented Line Cook to enhance our stellar restaurant experience.

What You’ll Do

Our Line Cooks are the artists and 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, 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 help one another succeed. This is a unique learning opportunity to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa. We offer full-time benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO/Sick time, Maternity & Paternity leave).

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Quickly and efficiently preparing food orders with pride

• Following established recipes and presentation standards

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

• Assisting with periodic catering events

• Assisting with daily food prep work

You’d Be a Great Fit If You…

• Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others

• 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

• Willing to listen to constructive feedback and apply it

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

• Can work gracefully and quickly under pressure

Bonus Points if You Have:

• At least two years of food preparation and cooking experience

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

• Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)

• An insatiable desire to deliver consistently prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality

The Other Stuff

Our line cook team is punctual and committed to delivering our best. We anticipate problems and take preventative measures. Occasionally, we host member events that include the food & beverage department.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement—transferrable skills and education are also valued.

This job description describes the general requirements for the position. Other duties may be assigned to ensure proper department operations.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.