Line Cook

City Winery Chicago on the Riverwalk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

City Winery Chicago on the Riverwalk is seeking a Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare and produce high-quality dishes, following approved recipes, and work across kitchen line stations to meet service demand.

Responsibilities include cooking with the team to ensure timely, ordered meals, weighing ingredients, and maintaining knowledge of recipes, allergens, and presentation to uphold City Winery standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume kitchens.
• Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes per guest orders and recipes.
• Work on different kitchen line stations as needed by business demands.
• Cook menu items with the kitchen team to ensure timely, simultaneous plating.
• Weigh and measure ingredients and follow recipes to standard.
• Maintain knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and presentation.

Skills

Knife skills

Team player

High-volume cooking

Attention to detail

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary

Line Cooks are responsible for high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
• Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet City Winery standards
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
• Properly store and/or discard leftover food
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
• Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
• Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
• Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
• Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Polished presentation
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

About Us

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionar­ Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one‑of‑a‑kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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