Line Cook - Maki line

Lettuce; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

SUSHI-SAN, part of Lettuce Entertain You, in Chicago's River North, seeks Line Cooks to join a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen environment. You will prepare and present menu items with precision, following recipes, and maintaining top food safety standards.

We value teamwork, reliability, and strong communication as you support a seasonal, quality-first dining experience iconic to our Japanese-inspired concept. Join a busy team and contribute to exceptional service in a renowned restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes
• Able to work a variety of hours, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate knives and kitchen tools
• Communicate clearly to team and supervisors
• Maintain a calm, multitasking pace under pressure
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines at all times

Responsibilities

• Follow portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator
• Monitor item counts and inform management when below minimums
• Ensure accurate station output and inventory
• Adhere to allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions
• Follow all safety policies and employment rules
• Be a cooperative team player

Skills

Knife handling

Multitasking

Communication skills

Stamina to stand

Safety and sanitation

Team player

Tools

Knives

Thermometer

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We're hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

SUSHI-SAN is known for elevated, exceptional Japanese cuisine and service within a relaxed atmosphere, all underscored by the beats of Golden Age Hip Hop. Join one of the hottest River North dining establishments in a fast-paced, fun team environment, and jumpstart your career in the Lettuce Entertain You team.

Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player