Line Cook

Witt/Kieffer; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Line Cook, where your exemplary cooking skills will shine in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You'll be responsible for preparing and executing high-quality dishes while maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced chefs, contributing to a positive work culture and honing your culinary expertise. With competitive pay and full insurance benefits after 30 days, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and teamwork. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Full Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off

Work Life Balance

Qualifications

• Exemplary knife skills and excellent knowledge of cooking terms are essential.
• ServeSafe Food Handlers Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes to a high standard while maintaining cleanliness.
• Communicate with Chefs regarding product needs and manage station effectively.

Skills

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Practices

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Communication Skills

Education

ServeSafe Food Handlers Certificate

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

The Line Cook’s role will be to possess exemplary cooking skills and maintain a well-organized station and mise en place. Preparation and execution of dishes and recipes to a high standard is required in conjunction with maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols. The Line Cook is required to set up, maintain, and execute menu items as directed by the Executive Chef and the Sous Chefs. The Line Cook will report to the Chefs and, at times, the General Manager and Managers. Above all, the Line Cook must do all to contribute to a positive work environment as set forth by the culture and values of Vela.

Essential Job Functions

Food

• Set up, execute, check and maintain menu items on a station as directed by the Chefs in a timely manner and before the beginning of each service.
• Communicate promptly and regularly with the Chefs of any product needs related to the dishes on their respective station.
• Follow the Chefs’ directions to manage all aspects of your station.
• Prep food products according to reservations for shift. Use proper rotation, first in first out, checking for quality, preventing food waste.
• Perform correct cooking techniques specific to your station to the highest standard.
• Lead the staff in following the standards for food handling according to the Chefs’ specifications.

Health & Safety

• Contribute to the general cleanliness of the kitchen and the equipment therein.
• Observe good sanitation practices and safety procedures at all times.
• Assist the Chefs, from time to time, in managing these practices.

Employee Relations

• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with all other employees through a positive and team-driven work effort.
• Contribute on a regular basis to employee-led educational forums.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with other employees regarding station setup and mise en place and assist the Chefs in managing these practices.

Other Requirements

• Understand how to use, operate, and care for all kitchen equipment.
• Check out with the supervising chef at the end of each shift to communicate any issues or needs the chef needs to be aware of.
• Arrive as scheduled for shifts and all meetings.
• Daily duties may also include but are not limited to unpacking and stocking kitchen deliveries, as well as assigned cleaning duties.
• Maintain uniform cleanliness and proper attire at all times without exception.

Experience / Skills:

• Exemplary knife-skills.
• Excellent knowledge of cooking terms, techniques, and recipes.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• ServeSafe Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and recipes. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.

Rate of Pay: $18-$21/HR DOE

Benefits: Full Insurance Benefits in 30 days, Paid Time off, Work Life Balance & more.

Location: 352 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

EEO Statement:
• Vela Bar y Cocina is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://velabarcocina.com

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.