AM Line Cook

careers-sagehospitality; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Health insurance

Culture & belonging

Job summary

Sage Hospitality seeks a morning/weekend/holiday capable cook to prepare food items in line with recipes and quality standards, while maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

In this role you will start items prepared ahead, rotate perishables, monitor temps, and assist in keeping buffet stocked. You will work closely with servers and fellow staff to ensure consistent quality and minimize waste.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one-year food service or related work.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and standards.
• Start items prepared ahead, avoid over-preparing.
• Date and rotate perishables; keep temps within SOP guidelines.
• Check pars for shift use and set up the line.
• Note shortages and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to storage with date.
• Assist in controlling food costs and waste per SOP.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Position does require open job availability (must work mornings/weekends/holidays).

Job Overview

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum one-year food service or related work.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying: Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Environment

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working at SageExceptional Benefits & Perks:Explore & SaveEnjoy exclusive discounts at Sage Hotels & Restaurants nationwide—your gateway to unforgettable experiences across the country.Comprehensive Health CoverageWe've got you covered with medical, vision, and dental insurance because your well-being matters.Join a Culture That Celebrates YouAt Sage, you're part of a community. We're building something special: a place where creativity thrives, passion drives every detail, and belonging isn't just a buzzword; it's who we are.Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Let's create the future of hospitality together.

Salary

USD $20.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.