Line Cook (AM)

Mercer Street Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Street Hospitality is seeking a skilled Line Cook (AM) for Lure Fishbar Chicago. The role requires a minimum of one year of cooking experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, health insurance options, and employee dining discounts.

Benefits

Commuter benefits

Personal/sick days

Employee dining discounts

Health insurance options: medical, dental, vision

AFLAC

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional cooking experience in fine/casual restaurants.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant and catering.
• Ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Cook meat on broiler and grill to precise temperatures.
• Ownership of kitchen cleanliness and stock rotation.
• Work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Ability to read and follow recipes

Knowledge of food safety policies

Punctuality

Ability to work under stress

Teamwork skills

Organizational skills

Knife skills

Communication skills

Education

SERV Safe Certification or equivalent

Job description

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Lure Fishbar Chicago, part of Mercer Street Hospitality, is seeking experienced BOH candidates for this position. We value professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional cooking experience in fine/casual restaurants
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions
• Knowledge of proper DOH food safety policies
• Punctuality and positive attitude
• Ability to work under stress and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience cooking meat on broiler and grill to precise temperatures
• High professionalism and teamwork skills
• Availability to work mornings

Job Requirements

• Passion for team building
• Experience in high-volume restaurant and catering
• Strong organizational, knife skills, and communication skills
• SERV Safe Certification or equivalent
• Ability to maintain composure and understand People, Product, and Process principles
• Ownership of kitchen cleanliness, portion control, and stock rotation
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $21-$26, based on experience
• Commuter benefits, personal/sick days, employee dining discounts
• Health insurance options: medical, dental, vision
• AFLAC

Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a discrimination-free workplace.