Line Cook - High-Volume Kitchen, Great Benefits

The Smith Restaurant; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Employee assistance

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral program

Paid time off

Team environment

Résumé du poste

The Smith Restaurant is seeking an experienced Line Cook (PM Broiler Cook) to join a fast-paced kitchen in Chicago. You will prepare and plate items, coordinate with the team, and ensure consistent quality and timing during service.

Ideal candidates show strong kitchen operations know-how, leadership potential, and a passion for food and hospitality. The role offers competitive pay and benefits within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to assess quality in real time and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience working multiple stations and adapting to different roles as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for the quality and consistency of every dish.
• Effective communicator who works well within a team-oriented environment.
• Takes initiative to identify problems and implement solutions quickly.
• Ability to support the training and development of other team members.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and cook menu items according to The Smith’s recipes and specifications.
• Execute dishes in coordination with the kitchen team to ensure consistency, timing, and efficiency during service.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the full menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Exercise judgment on food quality, recognizing when an item does not meet standards and taking appropriate action rather than serving subpar product.
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with all members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station at all times.
• Properly store, label, and handle food in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage station inventory and prep levels to ensure readiness for service.
• Ensure all components of a dish are completed and plated simultaneously, maintaining quality and timing standards.

Connaissances

High-volume kitchen

Quality assessment

Multi-station experience

Accountability

Team communication

Initiative

Training support

Passion for food

Description du poste

The Smith Restaurant is seeking an experienced Line Cook (PM Broiler Cook) to join a fast-paced kitchen in Chicago. You will prepare and plate items, coordinate with the team, and ensure consistent quality and timing during service.

Ideal candidates show strong kitchen operations know-how, leadership potential, and a passion for food and hospitality. The role offers competitive pay and benefits within a collaborative, high-performing environment.