Cook

Saranello's; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Mental健康

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Saranello's in Wheeling, IL is looking for LINE COOKS to join our team. You will prepare, produce, and present all menu items with attention to quality and consistency. Weekend availability and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen are essential.

Our benefits include restaurant discounts, health insurance, dental/vision, 401(k), and vacation for qualifying employees. We promote a supportive team environment with growth opportunities within Lettuce Entertain You.

Qualifications

• Line cooks responsible for preparation, production and presentation of menu items.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Safe and effective use of knives and kitchen tools.
• Good communication to follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Ability to multitask calmly under pressure.
• Stand for an entire shift in a busy restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Monitor quantities and inform management when below minimums.
• Account for all items leaving the station.
• Follow allergy and special-order procedures.
• Comply with safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to Employee Handbook rules and policies.
• Be a team player and assist others as needed.

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)

Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy’s culture, Chef-Partner Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian fare, utilizing the most delicious ingredients to create the fullest flavors. Bringing homemade, hand‑crafted pizzas and pastas as well as prime steaks and fresh fish to the table, Saranello’s is a rustic trattoria with exposed brick walls and intimate lighting. We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides full service and seamless planning from start to finish. Saranello’s is simply the perfect spot to relax, eat and drink with family and friends.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career‑long training and development and opportunities for growth.

If you want a career at a progressive company with a long‑standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative 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 effectivelyunder 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