Line Cook

Midtown Athletic Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Dining Discounts

Wellness Program

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club is seeking talented Line Cooks for both full-time and part-time roles to elevate our restaurant experience in Chicago. You will artfully prepare and plate delicious meals, while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen and supporting our F&B team.

Qualified candidates bring passion for cooking, strong references, and a readiness to learn across multiple areas of our business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.

Qualifications

• Two years of food preparation and cooking experience.
• Ability to comply with health-safety guidelines and maintain clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate meals according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas.
• Assist with catering events and daily prep tasks.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Follow health-safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Midtown is looking for talented Full time & Part Time Line Cooks to enhance our stellar restaurant experience.

What You’ll Do

Our Line Cooks are the artists and heart of our restaurants. They are motivated and passionate about helping others eat delicious and clean, convenient food. As an integral part of our F&B team, you’ll be preparing and artfully plating delicious meal options, and doing so, while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace.

Why You’ll Love It

You’ll be joining a team that takes “collaboration” to another level. We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don’t hesitate to step outside our comfort zones to help one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunity for you to become familiar with multiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Quickly and efficiently preparing food orders with pride
• Follow established recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote a safe and enjoyable member experience
• Assisting with periodic catering events
• Assist with daily food prep work
• Must be able to stand for up to extended periods and able to lift up to 50 pounds

You’d Be a Great Fit If You…

• Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others
• Have excellent professional references
• Have a passion for helping others
• Display Kindness
• Bring optimism to work each day
• Are relentless about showing pride in your work, every day
• A willingness to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward
• Understand the importance of complying with Department of Health-sanitary guidelines
• Have the ability to work gracefully and quickly under pressure

Bonus Points if You Have:

• At least two years of food preparation and cooking experience
• Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA
• Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)
• An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality.

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program.

Compensation: $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.