Line Cook - Creative Prep in Busy, Team-Driven Kitchen

Beatrix Loop; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical I

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Beatrix Loop in Chicago is seeking skilled Line Cooks to prepare, produce and present menu items in our kitchen. You will follow recipes, work weekends, and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, communicate clearly, and maintain food safety standards while delivering high-quality dishes in a busy cafe and restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Responsibilities

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job description

Beatrix Loop in Chicago is seeking skilled Line Cooks to prepare, produce and present menu items in our kitchen. You will follow recipes, work weekends, and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, communicate clearly, and maintain food safety standards while delivering high-quality dishes in a busy cafe and restaurant setting.