Line Cook

LAGO (Glenview); Chicago, Glenview (IL, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

LAGO (Glenview) in Glenview, IL is seeking a Line Cook to support a busy kitchen team and deliver high-quality dishes.

You will work with meats, seafood, vegetables, and pasta, following our standard portions, presentation, and sanitation standards while providing guests with a memorable dining experience.

We value passion for food, energy, reliability, and clear communication with managers and teammates; physical stamina to stand long shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and guest dining experience.
• Energetic, positive attitude with team and guests.
• Experience in kitchen prep or cooking.
• Clear communication with managers and teammates.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 20+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items for cooking.
• Follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations and ensure a smooth service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area and equipment.
• Close the kitchen properly and assist others in closing the kitchen; observe safety policies.

Skills

Passion for food and dining

Team communication

Kitchen prep/cooking

Stamina to stand long shifts

Physical lifting

Job description

ABOUT LAGO (GLENVIEW)

Excellence is coming to Glenview, at a restaurant called LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani. With an emphasis on steak and fine libation you will experience Italian tradition with an innovative twist. The cuts are only the thickest and finest and the seafood is unsurpassed. The atmosphere is relaxed, while at the same time, sophisticated with a Neighborhood feel. You may even catch a glimpse of Fabio himself. If you believe in this idea and vision, it's time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.

LAGO (Glenview) is hiring for a Line Cook.

Duties:

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and /or cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!