Line Cook

Ema - Glenview; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical…

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ēma Glenview is hiring Line Cooks to join a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant. You will be responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items, following recipes and ensuring quality and safety standards.

We offer competitive benefits and a commitment to training and growth within a caring, creative team environment. This location is in Glenview, IL, and we prioritize teamwork and high standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Line cooks must be able to follow recipes and prepare items per specifications.
• Must be available to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Ability to read thermometers and maintain food safety/quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and requests.
• Safely use and operate knives and kitchen tools.
• Follow portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate delays or issues to the Coordinator.
• Work well with team in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team player

Multitasking

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Ēma, a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in Glenview, on Patriot Blvd and East Lake Ave. This marks the second location for Ēma, with the first originating in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in June 2016.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed