Line Cook

Smokey Bones; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant scene is seeking a passionate Line Cook to join their dynamic team. This role offers a vibrant work environment where you can express your culinary skills while ensuring excellent service to guests. With a commitment to celebrating individuality and teamwork, this restaurant provides flexible scheduling and a range of benefits from day one. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and contribute to a culture that values every team member, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Life Assistance Program

College Scholarships

Preventative Healthcare Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Legal Services Plan

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and people skills are essential.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up station and stock according to volume.
• Prep items for line and clean the kitchen area.
• Assist service staff and communicate effectively with teammates.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Are you looking for a place that celebrates YOU for being YOU? Do you want to work with people that are fun and work as a team? Where you have the flexibility that you need? Industry-leading Smokey Bones is proud to have been awarded and recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work two years in a row! Competitive pay, scholarships, access to our discounts hub, and an amazing culture where we celebrate you for being YOU. Come and find out why our guests are packing our restaurants and we are a Certified Great Place to Work!

What We Offer

A fun environment where we value and celebrate our family members!

Flexible scheduling.

Perks for ALL employees on DAY 1!

Meal discounts and savings on gift cards

FREE Employee Life Assistance Program services to ALL Smokey Bones employees including a crisis helpline and 3 free counseling sessions.

Discounts on 1000's of products and services, including pay-as-you-go plans, through free membership through the benefits hub.

College scholarships for ALL Smokey Bones employees and their immediate family members with Bellevue University

Preventative healthcare plan

Dental

Vision

Accident

Critical Illness

Limited indemnity for diagnostic, hospital, prescription drug

Whole Life

Preferred legal plan which includes numerous FREE legal services, and up to 70% reduction on representation. *

Patient planning & advocacy services

Opportunities for career growth and development throughout the organization. We want to help you reach your fullest potential!

Additional Benefits offerings starting for full time employees with one year of service

Job Duties

Set up station and stock according to volume

Prep items for line

Sweep and clean line floor, take out trash, and fulfill any cleaning tasks necessary

Able to assist service staff to fulfill guest requests

Able to escalate issues to management and resolve problems in a constructive way

Able to communicate well with other teammates to ensure all guest needs are met

Ability to read recipes and follow instructions

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Adhere to health and safety regulations in all kitchen and dining areas

Follow Manager directions throughout a shift

Able to interact with guests and help with guest needs

About Smokey Bones

Smokey Bones is a full-service restaurant delivering great barbecue, award-winning ribs, and good times in 63 locations across 16 states. Smokey Bones serves lunch and dinner and has a full bar featuring a variety of bourbons and whiskeys; a selection of domestic, import, and local craft beers; and signature, handcrafted cocktails. We offer a variety of meats that are slow-smoked, fire-grilled, and available for dine-in, pick-up, online ordering, or catering and delivery.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English.

Authorized to work in the United States

Additional Requirements

Excellent customer service and people skills

In-depth knowledge of food sanitation and safety policies

Strong attention to detail

High energy levels

Ability to work in a team

Excellent verbal communication

Physical Requirements

Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level.

Able to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of up to 25 feet.

Able to remain standing and active for an 8-12 hour shift.

Able to hear, understand and respond to employees' and guests' requests in a loud environment.

Able to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures (below 0 F and above 90 F) throughout the shift.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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