Line Cook - Gurnee Mills Chili's

Chili's; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast hiring process

Flexible scheduling (PT or FT)

Growth opportunities

Great team atmosphere

Benefits package: health, dental, life

Job summary

Chili's is seeking team members for our Heart of House in a fast-paced kitchen environment in Illinois. You’ll learn and execute recipe procedures, maintain cleanliness, and ensure orders flow smoothly from the kitchen while contributing to a welcoming dining experience.

We value friendly, quick-thinking staff with food-prep skills and prior hospitality experience. Flexible scheduling supports part-time or full-time roles. Join Chili's for growth and team culture.

Qualifications

• Friendly, warm, and caring demeanor when working with team members.
• Able to think and act quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to operate slicers, mixers, grinders and food processors.
• Prior experience in food/beverage service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute all recipe procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies.
• Communicate ticket times to team members.
• Keep orders flowing from the kitchen.
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Prep accuracy

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

Role Overview

Our Kitchen, or as we like to say at Chili's our Heart of House, Team Members are responsible for setting the pace for a great shift, every shift. They provide dependable, fast service that is absolutely Chili's. If you take pride in great team work, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Properly learn and execute all of our recipe procedures
• Maintain cleanliness throughout kitchen
• Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Communicate ticket times to Team Members
• Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kitchen
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment

About You

• Friendly, warm, and caring demeanor with Team Members
• Thinks and acts quickly in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Prior experience preferred in a similar food and beverage service and preparation position

About Us

Chili's was born in Dallas, Texas in 1975. Since then, we've boldly claimed our place in the casual dining industry as the place to go for Big Mouth burgers, house smoked ribs, full on fajitas, and hand shaken margaritas! With a legacy deeply rooted in service, hospitality, and giving back, we are committed to delivering the best experience to every Guest, every day.

• Fast hiring process
• Flexible part‑time or full‑time schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Great team atmosphere and culture
• Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at chilisjobs.com/benefits/

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled