Flexible Schedule Line Cook: Precise, Safe, Team-Driven Kitchen

villageinncareers; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Inn is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain quality menu items according to recipes and specifications. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, timely preparation, and adherence to standard procedures.

Responsibilities include station readiness, portion control, recipe adherence, organization, and teamwork to maintain a clean, efficient kitchen and support as needed during shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must.
• Responsible behavior and professional image.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Professional image

Positive attitude

Safety focus

Team player

Job description

Village Inn is seeking a kitchen team member to produce and maintain quality menu items according to recipes and specifications. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, timely preparation, and adherence to standard procedures.

Responsibilities include station readiness, portion control, recipe adherence, organization, and teamwork to maintain a clean, efficient kitchen and support as needed during shifts.