Line Cook

Midtown Athletic Clubs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; 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 Clubs in Chicago is seeking talented full-time and part-time Line Cooks to enhance our restaurant experience. You’ll prepare and artfully plate delicious meals, follow established recipes, and keep a clean, sanitary kitchen to ensure a great member experience.

This role offers a collaborative F&B environment with exposure to multiple areas of the business, including catering events. You must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds; Bonus points for

Qualifications

• Two years of food preparation and cooking experience.
• Ability to follow established recipes and presentation standards.
• Commitment to clean and sanitary kitchen practices.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety awareness

Team player

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.

The Other Stuff

Our line cook team is on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department.

Benefits & Perks

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

Compensation: $20–$25 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.

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.