Line Cook (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

401k

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab seeks a Fine Dining Line Cook with at least five years of culinary experience, including high-volume environments. You will follow all recipes and systems with accountability and teamwork, preparing lunch and dinner items, and supporting service with cleanliness and efficiency.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Chef/Sous Chef on specials, stocking and maintaining stations, and upholding sanitation and professionalism throughout service.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of culinary experience in high‑volume environments.
• Experience in preparing culinary products and following recipes and systems with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for daily specials.
• Prepare lunch/dinner items, estimate prep, maintain quality, keep area clean.
• Stock food and equipment; set and prep service area; ensure readiness.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Maintain quality to specs; keep workstation clean and organized.
• Rotate perishables properly; follow opening/closing checklists.
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork; pass unit and dept tests.
• Perform related duties as assigned by Leadership Team.

Skills

Culinary Experience

High-volume Experience

Recipe Following

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Since Opening Our Doors In 1992, We’ve Dedicated Ourselves To Creating Exhilarating Moments And Enduring Memories. To Do So, We Bring Our Core Values To Your Table Every Day

Job Details

Our core values include Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy. They are what make Truluck’s unique.

Our line cooks play a vital role in delivering these core values.

We are here to make good things happen for other people.

Who are you?

We are currently seeking Fine Dining Line Cook candidates who will dedicate themselves to this purpose by joining our exceptional team of culinary professionals. Successful candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years’ previous culinary experience, experience in preparing culinary products and cooking in high‑volume environments, and a proven ability to follow all recipes and systems with professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Why us?

At Truluck’s, we make choices that honor the plate, the palate, and the planet. We practice TRU Sustainability by committing to serve the highest‑quality sustainable seafood. We never serve endangered or overfished species and always follow Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by our team of professional crabbers, and our produce is sourced from local growers whenever possible.

Benefits

• Continued Education for Culinary & Wine Knowledge
• Daily Shift Meals
• Performance‑Based Culture (promotions & pay)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• 401k with matching (After a year of full‑time employment)

Compensation

$16.00‑$24.00/hour (Rate is based on experience)

Required Training / Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is helpful but not required. Former culinary schooling is preferred. Minimum two years of experience in a similar capacity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 9 hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform, including proper footwear.
• Clear and professional communication skills.

Detail Description Of Responsibilities / Duties

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for all menu of the day specials.
• Prepare lunch/dinner menu items, estimate prep amounts, maintain product quality, and keep area clean.
• Stock food products and equipment needed for the station. Clean, set, and prepare service area before service to ensure readiness.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per spec sheets.
• Maintain good cleaning habits throughout the area of assignment, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Rotate all perishable products properly.
• Follow all opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Pass all Unit and departmental tests with 90% grade or greater.
• Always maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Work with teamwork always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.