Line Cook - Food Hall

Wind Creek Hospitality; East Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 25,416 - 31,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Shift differential pay

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook responsible for timely preparation of menu items across pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger stations. You will set up stations, read specifications, and maintain quality and cleanliness in the kitchen.

The role requires at least two years of high-volume cooking experience, English literacy for recipes, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be willing to travel for training as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires English communication and ability to work in a team.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes and prep lists in English.
• Two years of high-volume cooking experience required.
• Serve Safe Sanitation training and Illinois Gaming Act license/approval are required.

Responsibilities

• Slice, dice, and chop fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepare dressings, sauces, marinades, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, and buffet items.
• Handle meat, seafood, poultry, and produce per safety procedures.
• Read and follow recipes; rotate products; ensure sanitation standards.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Follow directions/recipes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Line Cook is responsible for timely preparation of food items for customers according to written or printed orders. Sets up line cooking stations and prepares menu items at proper cook stations including pantry, grill, broiler, sauté, and garde manger. Assembles food onto dishes according to written specifications, adhering to quality standards, and exercises proper handling of food items while maintaining an organized work area and order in all refrigeration and storage areas.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into an exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevate our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Slices, dices, and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, cooked meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepares dressings, sauces, marinations, canapés, hors d’oeuvres, and buffet items.
• Handles meat, seafood, poultry, and produce according to proper food‑handling procedures.
• Reads and follows recipes/specifications; properly rotates all products.
• Adheres to all sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
• Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product specifications.
• Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre‑shift information.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor.
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required, or currently enrolled and scheduled to successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Two (2) years of high‑volume cooking experience required.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever‑changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes.
• Ability to follow directions and recipes.
• Must successfully pass a job interview, including a guest service audition.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid (indoor) conditions and hot liquids and surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must possess a high level of maturity, dependability, and punctuality.
• Must successfully complete Serve Safe Sanitation training.
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required.
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position.

Base Pay and Benefits

• Compensation: $18.45–$22.75 per hour, with starting pay based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Benefits: Eligible full‑time employees may choose from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, shift differential pay, and discretionary quarterly bonus opportunities.