Cook

Sushi-san - Lincoln Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sushi-san - Lincoln Park is hiring Line Cooks to join our team in Chicago! The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting menu items while working in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for team players who can multitask effectively and communicate well.

Benefits include restaurant discounts, various insurance options, and paid vacation. If you seek a vibrant workplace with opportunities for growth, apply today to start your culinary career!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken directions.
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to lift and move heavy objects as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and special requests.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Follow prescribed portioning controls.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Food Safety Standards

Tools

Knives

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Become a part of the SUSHI‑SAN team at our new Lincoln Park location! SUSHI‑SAN is known for elevated, exceptional Japanese cuisine and service within a relaxed atmosphere. Join one of the hottest restaurant brands in Chicago in a fast‑paced, fun team environment, and jumpstart your career in the Lettuce Entertain You team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests.
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels.
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity.
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station.
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Get along well with others and be a team player.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.