Line Cook

The Kitchen American Bistro; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen American Bistro in Chicago seeks a line cook to prepare excellent meals from scratch in a vibrant community atmosphere. The role involves ensuring food quality, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the team in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

PTO and Paid Sick Time

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Disability

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Referral Program

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Recognition and Loyalty Programs

Great Company Culture and Community Involvement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience cooking on a line.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to work well in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the exact specifications of the chef.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Assist with cleaning and stocking.

Skills

Cooking methods

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or comparable experience

Job description

Summary
The Kitchen Bistro in Chicago is a community gathering spot featuring a seasonal menu and shared plates set in a modern, rustic atmosphere. The line cook is responsible for preparing excellent meals from scratch as well as assisting with other back-of-house duties. Our line cooks support the team and help to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy and positive individual who will help foster connections with friends, family, and the community through service, food, and drink. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare food to the exact specifications of the chef; dedicated to creating well-executed and delicious food.
• Able to work quickly while implementing set standards including abiding by quality, portion control, and presentation expectations.
• Prepare for food service; clean and chop food, set up and stock stations.
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness are a must. Keen attention to detail. Assist with cleaning and stocking. Open and close the restaurant and perform related work as requested.
• Ability to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality while always maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers.
• Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.
• Support the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.
• Assist the team as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.

Qualifications

• A culinary degree or comparable experience. Minimum of 1 year experience cooking on a line.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Passionate about quality local foods and the standards by which it is served.
• Superior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills. Able to work well in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional.
• Must be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.
• Working with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk.
• May be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Operation of a high-pressure steam boiler or high-temperature water boiler.
• The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
• $20.00 - $26.00 per hour plus service fee

Benefits we offer for Full-Time Employees!

• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Disability
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Referral Program
• Educational Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition and Loyalty Programs
• Great Company Culture and Community Involvement!

The Kitchen is an EEO Employer. The responsibilities and physical demands described here describe the essential nature and level of work performed and are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position remains open for one week following the initial post or until filled.