Line Cook

State Of Play; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Flight Club Chicago is seeking a Line Cook to join our Back of House team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting, delivering high‑quality dishes to our guests by following precise recipes and standards.

This is a part‑time position paying $18–$21 per hour, with benefits enrollment for eligible staff and opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Food handler’s certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-volume environment.
• Able to pass exams with 90%+ in training.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Report for scheduled shifts punctually in proper attire to meet health standards.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of food recipes to standard.
• Multitask under pressure and produce menu items efficiently while working on multiple orders at once.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Food handling certification

Stand/walk long periods

Lift 50+ lbs

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0ZW96 - Flight Club Chicago - Chicago, IL 60601
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Title: Line Cook
Department: Back of House
Reporting To: Executive Chef
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Company Overview

The world’s first Social Darts® experience, Flight Club was founded in London in 2015 to usher this once pub‑like pastime into the 21st century. Flight Club fuses craft cocktails and upscale cuisine with its signature tech‑enabled Social Darts® experience to create a truly unique entertainment experience. Operating in major cities across the U.S. under State of Play Hospitality and in more than 30 locations worldwide, Flight Club continues to bring friends, families, and colleagues together in an upscale gaming environment. To date, over 10 million people have experienced Flight Club and nearly one billion darts have been thrown.

Position Purpose

Line cooks are responsible for delivering high quality dishes to our standard recipe in a high‑volume environment. The position ensures attention to detail in reading tickets and following precise recipes to deliver consistency to our guests. The role requires organization along with multitasking to prepare for expected volume and stay ahead throughout the shift. Our emphasis on product knowledge is essential to deliver an experience above the ordinary. Our team members work to create an atmosphere of fun in a positive culture of teamwork and hard work.

Responsibilities

• Report for all scheduled shifts punctually in proper attire to meet health and hygiene standards
• Learn and maintain knowledge of food recipes to standard
• Multitask under pressure and produce menu items efficiently while working on multiple orders at once
• Develop knife skills and knowledge of flavor and food products
• Prepare, cook, and present food efficiently consistent with company standards
• Compile the daily prep list and complete all tasks per station timely to standard
• Ensure a high standard of hygiene, tidiness, and cleanliness is maintained to health code
• Assist in putting away deliveries, storage rotation, and cooler organization
• Maintain correct par levels and minimize waste
• Accurately execute instructions received by management during service
• Adhere to cleaning schedules, ongoing cleaning, including setup and breakdown
• Attend training sessions and team meetings as required per department
• Comply with the company’s rules and procedures along with any reasonable requests made from management during a shift
• Follow all health and safety guidelines, maintain proper procedures, and report to management any hazardous situation or incident

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass exams with a 90% or better in each of the following categories: Food and all issued training and testing throughout employment
• Current food handler’s certification maintained through employment
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably within a high‑volume environment
• Available to work various shift times and days, including weekends and holidays
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift over 50+ lbs. if necessary
• Authorized to legally work in the U.S.

Leadership Principles

• Listen to the customer both external and internal customers
• Own the problem, doing your best to solve it and seek help from others
• Test and learn, by elevating, educating, and developing through continued training and learning
• Create positive energy, optimism, and a can‑do attitude are infectious and motivating; avoid negativity, focus on solutions, and avoid blame
• Show urgency, get things done quickly and accurately
• Be consistent and fair, by showing respect to co‑workers; bring your best self to work
• Be both independently minded and a team player, by communicating issues and viewpoints to assist in better productivity and teamwork
• Be a big person, be quick to say thank you and appreciation to fellow co‑workers and learn from mistakes
• Be respectful of the company’s resources, respecting each other’s time and money to optimize success for the business and each other
• Deliver results, our business is to succeed and deliver positive results to better provide future growth and opportunities for development

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Current food handler’s certification maintained through employment
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably within a high‑volume environment
• Available to work various shift times and days, including weekends and holidays
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift over 50+ lbs. if necessary
• Authorized to legally work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18-21 per hour based on experience
• Ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision and other insurance benefits (for employees who maintain full‑time status)
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Paid Holiday (may vary depending on state and local laws)
• Ability to enroll in 401(k), medical FSA, commuter benefits, etc.
• Employee discount: 50% off your total bill for you and up to five guests

The company reserves the right in its absolute discretion to add to your duties or amend this job description at any time. In addition to the above duties, you will carry out such other duties as the company reasonably directs from time to time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flight Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.