Line Cook - Fort Point

Trillium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Line Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and garnishing a variety of dishes while maintaining high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, demonstrating excellent culinary skills and a commitment to food safety. This opportunity offers a chance to grow and succeed in the culinary world, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a robust 401k plan. If you have a love for cooking and a drive to excel, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Plan with Generous Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year culinary training and experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and garnish various foods efficiently within established standards.
• Maintain food quality and nutritional standards while ensuring a clean work station.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Knife Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

Trillium is looking for a Line cook to join our team at our Fort Point location! In this position, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and garnishing various foods efficiently within the established standards in every aspect.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Food Production

• Maintain food quality and nutritional standards
• Perform technical culinary food production, portion control, and service standards
• Follow production schedule
• Food preparation of meats/poultry/game/fish, vegetables, and fruits
• Lifting and moving equipment to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at work station to ensure a smooth service period
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes

Food Safety

• Maintain food storage and handling procedures
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station and equipment
• Maintain cooking temperature, product cooling, and labeling
• Properly store, rotate, and manage all food products following local, state, federal, and company guidelines and procedures

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Desired Qualifications & Abilities

Experience

• Passion for the culinary world and a drive to learn & succeed
• 1 year culinary training and experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum 18 years of age

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and modern dining cooking
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Strong team-minded approach to fellow workers
• Primary food quality work ethic
• Proficient knife skills and use of equipment
• Medical, dental and vision benefits with no wait period
• 401k plan with generous match with no wait period
• Short & long term disability and life insurance