Line Cook

Lettuce; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!, part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc family, is hiring LINE COOKS in Chicago’s River North district. This role focuses on preparing, producing and presenting menu items in a fast-paced kitchen.

We offer competitive line cook benefits and opportunities for growth with a well-known, people-centered restaurant group. Join our caring and creative team and help deliver authentic Spanish tapas with a modern twist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Located in River North, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is the sister restaurant to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, Chicago's original Spanish tapas bar in Lincoln Park. The restaurant serves a wide variety of authentic Spanish small plates with a modern twist, plus new tapas not seen on the flagship location’s menu. Traditional Spanish sangria remains at the forefront of Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s beverage menu, alongside a rotation of fresh, seasonally-inspired cocktails. Iconic favorites include Patatas Bravas, Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Baked Goat Cheese, and more under the creative direction of Executive Chef Eric Jorgensen.

Caring. Creative. Careers. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player