Line Cook

The Greggory; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Greggory in Barrington, IL is seeking a Line Cook to join our new restaurant team. You will lead daily preparation of food items and manage your station, following the executive chef's recipes and standards to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include set-up, stocking, hygiene compliance, plating guidance, and collaboration with servers to deliver orders on time. Prior experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills required.
• Must stand for 8-hour shifts.
• Food safety knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 1+ years of experience in a professional high-volume kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation and station management.
• Set up, stock and prepare foods per recipes and standards.
• Ensure kitchen operations meet food safety standards.
• Organize kitchen, walk-ins and storage areas.
• Plate foods per executive chef's guidance.
• Coordinate with servers to complete orders on time.
• Wipe down and clean the kitchen and utensils at shift end.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Ability to lift 50lbs

Stamina for 8 hr shifts

High-volume kitchen experience

Job description

Introducing The Greggory, opening in the Arboretum of South Barrington-a new restaurant that reimagines American classics with a blend of warm, heartfelt hospitality. Led by seasoned restaurateurs Gregg Horan (Gibsons Restaurant Group) and Bill Veremis (Rosewood Steakhouse Group), and partner Executive Chef Jose Sosa (Gibsons Italia).

The Greggory responds to the growing demand in the Northwest suburbs for a local spot with a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. Centered around live-fire cooking in an open kitchen, the menu features prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, combining long-standing culinary traditions with unmatched warmth and personality.

With its refined, cozy design, The Greggory is built to be a neighborhood institution, offering a relaxed weekday dinners or a celebratory dining experience, all with the generous spirit and passion of its founders.

If you are interested to be part of the team of this exciting new restaurant, we are now accepting applications for various positions including Line Cooks.

Line Cook

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Lead daily preparation of food items and station management
• Handle set-up, stocking and preparing food in accordance to our Executive Chef's recipes and standards
• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Organize kitchen, walk-in coolers and storage areas
• Plating prepared foods based on Executive chef's guidance
• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts

Requirements

• Basic knife skills
• Standing for extended periods (8 hr shift)
• Food safety knowledge
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Speed and finesse are a must
• Meets all company standards
• Maintain a positive attitude with self, guests, and teammates
• Completes all ongoing certifications/validations
• Maintains a clean Workspace
• Love of food and cooking
• 1+ years of experience in a professional High Volume kitchen preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off