Kaminski Chophouse Line Cook

City of Chula Vista; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chula Vista is seeking a qualified Chef to manage food preparation and maintenance of high culinary standards at Kaminski Chophouse. Responsibilities include inspecting food areas, cooking, and ensuring safety practices.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in fine dining, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Join us to create exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a chef in a fine dining restaurant.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas and equipment.
• Check freshness of food and rotate stock.
• Store and cook food at correct temperatures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Produce and serve all foods for Kaminski Chophouse.

Skills

Effective teamwork and communication

Trainable and willing to take instruction

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas to maintain safe and sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Check freshness of food and ingredients, track old and new items, and rotate stock.
• Store and cook food at correct temperatures by regulating ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine proper doneness using tasting, smelling, or utensil penetration.
• Produce and serve all foods for Kaminski Chophouse, including steak, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and other items.
• Work various stations such as prep, carver, sauté, and dessert.
• Adhere to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Create the highest guest satisfaction by keeping a clean, organized, well‑stocked work area.
• Determine, communicate, and monitor personal and departmental performance standards daily.
• Perform and complete other assigned duties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Experience: 1 year experience working as a chef in a fine dining restaurant required; 2 years preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective teamwork and communication with staff.
• Trainable and willing to take instruction to learn the position.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
• Body positions: sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Full use of vision, hearing, and speech; ability to walk, turn head, torso, bend arms, wrists, and fingers.
• Routine math calculations.
• English communication (verbal and written) for instructions, information relay, and interaction with customers, vendors, and staff.