Line Cook

The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group is hiring at Kindling in Chicago, IL for a line cook/kitchen support role. Set up stations, prepare food for service, and maintain quality and timing with the kitchen team.

You will follow safety standards, pass a Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks, and work in a fast-paced environment. This role requires standing during shifts and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, with opportunity for growth in a bustling restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Must pass Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks of hire.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in warm and cool environments.
• Follow health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with mise en place for service.
• Answer, report, and follow instructions from Executive/Sous Chef and kitchen managers.
• Prepare food for service and cook menu items.
• Ensure food quality and timely execution.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers.
• Return unused items to correct inventory location.

Skills

Mise en place

Food safety

Teamwork

Food prep

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kindling - Chicago, IL 60606, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Essential Functions

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary mise en place
• Answer, report, and follow instructions from Executive Chef, Sous Chef and/or kitchen Managers
• Prepare food for service
• Cook menu items in compliance with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Keep a positive and professional approach with coworkers
• Make sure that food comes out simultaneously with great quality and in a timely manner
• Comply with nutrition and allergy regulations and standards
• Help with preparation of pizza dough and other prep if needed
• Must pass/take a Food Handlers Certificate within two weeks of hire date

Other Functions

• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
• Comply with health and food safety standards, restocking items and sanitation

Physical Functions

• Ability to stand/walk a minimum of 8 hours or as needed
• Must be able to exert well-paced and frequent mobility for periods of up to 8 hours or as needed
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Will frequently reach, bend, stoop, carry, climb stairs, finely manipulate and key in data
• Return unused items after service to the correct inventory location
• Work in both warm and cool environments
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish