Line Cook

The Greggory; South Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Greggory in South Barrington opens a Line Cook role to join a team known for warm hospitality and live-fire cooking. The kitchen seeks dedicated professionals to lead daily prep, maintain station standards, and collaborate with servers to deliver timely plates.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in a high-volume kitchen, basic knife skills, food safety knowledge, and a positive attitude. This is a full-time, on-site role with health insurance and paid time off benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills and food safety knowledge required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• 1+ year of experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Must meet all company standards and maintain a positive attitude.
• Fast learner with speed and finesse essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily preparation of food items and station management
• Set-up, stocking and prepare food per 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

Skills

Knife skills

Standing 8h

Food safety

Lift 50lbs

Speed & precision

Positive attitude

Certifications

Love of food

1+ year exp

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.

If you are interested to be part of the team of this exciting new restaurant, we are now accepting applications for various positions including Line Cooks.

Line Cook

Responsibilities

Job Description

• 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/validationsMaintains 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