Fine-Dining Line Cook – Part Time with PTO

Rock-Oak-Services-Group,-LL; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

SALT. in Rockford, IL is seeking a passionate Line Cook for a part-time, fine dining role. You will assist in meal prep, maintain a clean, orderly kitchen, and uphold health and safety guidelines under the direction of the Executive and Sous Chefs.

This position values consistency, creativity, and operational excellence. Shifts require evenings, weekends, and some holidays, with paid training and PTO provided as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years kitchen experience in fine dining preferred.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and certain holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance.
• Strong task and time management capabilities.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain a current serve-safe manager certificate.
• Follow health and safety guidelines set forth by local health department.
• Set up and break down of set workstations daily.
• Maintain stock levels on workstations per prep pars set by Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Keeps all perishable food items labeled and dates with 6-day discard cycle.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of workstation and all kitchen areas during and post service.
• Executes daily prep items to Executive Chef standards.
• Performs daily deep cleaning of all kitchen areas such as floors, work surfaces, cooking elements, reach in coolers, exhaust hoods and filters, and polishing all stainless steel surfaces.
• Cooks and plates all food to standard set for by Executive and Sous Chefs.

Skills

Fine dining/kitchen experience

Weekend availability

Time management

Professional appearance

Safety awareness

Education

Culinary program student

Job description

SALT. in Rockford, IL is seeking a passionate Line Cook for a part-time, fine dining role. You will assist in meal prep, maintain a clean, orderly kitchen, and uphold health and safety guidelines under the direction of the Executive and Sous Chefs.

This position values consistency, creativity, and operational excellence. Shifts require evenings, weekends, and some holidays, with paid training and PTO provided as part of the benefits package.