Line Cook

Greggory; South Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Greggory is seeking a Line Cook in South Barrington, IL to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will lead daily prep, manage stations, and ensure all recipes and quality guidelines are followed under the Executive Chef's direction.

Ideal candidates have basic knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. A fast, meticulous, team-oriented mindset is essential, with 1+ year of high-volume kitchen experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills required.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours.
• Food safety knowledge and standards.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Fast-paced, high-volume kitchen experience preferred.
• Maintains a positive attitude with team and guests.
• Meets all company standards and safety rules.
• Willing to complete ongoing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily preparation of food items and station management.
• Set up, stock and prepare food per Executive Chef's recipes and standards.
• Ensure kitchen procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.
• Organize kitchen, walk-in coolers and storage areas.
• Plate prepared foods per Executive Chef's guidance.
• Work with servers to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and utensils at end of shifts.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Standing for long shifts

Food safety knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Speed and finesse

Meets all standards

Positive attitude

Certifications needed

Clean workspace

Love of food and cooking

1+ years high-volume kitchen

Job description

Introducing The Greggory, opening in the Arboretum of South Barrington-a new restaurant that reimagines American classics with a blend of warm, heartfelt hospitality. Led by seasoned restaurateurs Gregg Horan (Gibsons Restaurant Group) and Bill Veremis (Rosewood Steakhouse Group), and partner Executive Chef Jose Sosa (Gibsons Italia).

The Greggory responds to the growing demand in the Northwest suburbs for a local spot with a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. Centered around live-fire cooking in an open kitchen, the menu features prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, combining long-standing culinary traditions with unmatched warmth and personality.

With its refined, cozy design, The Greggory is built to be a neighborhood institution, offering a relaxed weekday dinners or a celebratory dining experience, all with the generous spirit and passion of its founders.

Line Cook

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead daily preparation of food items and station management

• Handle set-up, stocking and preparing food in accordance to our Executive Chef's recipes and standards

• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

• Organize kitchen, walk-in coolers and storage areas

• Plating prepared foods based on Executive chef's guidance

• Working with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time

• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at the end of shifts

Requirements

• Basic knife skills

• Standing for extended periods (8 hr shift)

• Food safety knowledge

• Ability to lift 50lbs

• Speed and finesse are a must

• Meets all company standards

• Maintain a positive attitude with self, guests, and teammates

• Completes all ongoing certifications/validations

• Maintains a clean Workspace

• Love of food and cooking

• 1+ years of experience in a professional High Volume kitchen preferred

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off