Line Cook - City Venues

DineAmic Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DineAmic Hospitality seeks experienced Line Cooks to join their dynamic kitchen team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality and extensive experience in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards while preparing diverse menu items. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

Benefits

Food & Beverage Discounts

Benefit Plan Options (Medical, Dental and Vision)

401K+ Match

Employee Incentive Program for Referrals

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Competitive Pay

Commuter Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years restaurant experience in a kitchen; fine dining/high-volume preferred.
• Knowledge of health department requirements; Non-expired Food Handlers Certification required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components of all menu items following recipes.
• Run your station efficiently and maintain high standards of food quality.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Culinary skills

Education

Degree from a food service program or culinary school

Job description

DineAmic Hospitalityis seeking Line Cooks to accurately and efficiently cook hot & cold menu items, prepare and portion food products, and plate and garnish menu items. Candidates should have the ability to multi-task efficiently and maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests. Ideal candidates will have one or more lengthy tenures demonstrating their commitment and dependability.

We are specifically looking for candidates with experience in:

Cold Line

Hot Line

Broiler* (Cooking steaks to temp)

What You Will Do

• Prepare components of all menu items following company recipes and yield guides
• Make a variety of food with different methods of preparation, including from scratch sauces, vinaigrettes, purees and soups
• Apply your knowledge of and flexibly move between all line stations including but not limited to: Sauté, Grill, Pantry and Fry Station
• Efficiently run your station and coordinate with other team members as necessary
• Maintain Dineamic's high standards by ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas, and all food storage areas meet sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Take responsibility for freshness and quality of items by accurately labeling food, ensuring proper rotation (FIFO), and maintaining a sufficient stock of food for your station
• Collaborate effectively and stay positive and effective in a high energy work environment.
• Practice safe inventory handling and portion control.
• Other functions as assigned by management

What You Need to Have

• 3+ years restaurant experience working in a kitchen; experience in a fine dining establishment and/or high-volume restaurant preferred
• Degree from a food service program, culinary school or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of all local health department requirements for safe food handling and sanitation standards; Non-expired Food Handlers Certification required
• A passion for quality and respect for team members and guests
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to move, bend, lift, carry, push, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance; Stand or Walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift; Complete tasks that require repetitive motion

What We Offer

• Food & Beverage Discounts
• Benefit Plan Options (Medical, Dental and Vision, 401K+ Match)
• Employee Incentive Program for Referrals
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Sick Leave

DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.