Line Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LAGO (Glenview) is hiring for a Line Cook. Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables and other items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a range of kitchen equipment.

Candidates should have a passion for food, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate clearly with managers and team members. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 20+ pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking.
• Clear communication with management, kitchen and team members.
• Energetic and positive attitude toward guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other equipment.
• Maintains portions, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules.
• Stocks and maintains stations for smooth service and rotates products properly.
• Keeps a clean and sanitary work station and equipment.
• Follows plate presentation and garnishing standards.
• Assists in food prep during off-peak periods.
• Closes the kitchen and assists others with closing.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Experience in kitchen preparation

Clear communication

Energetic attitude

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!