Line Cook - Mediterranean Kitchen, Creative & Fast-Paced

Ema; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Mental &

Job summary

Ēma, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago’s River North, is hiring LINE COOKS to prep, produce and present menu items. You’ll work various hours including weekends, safely handling knives and kitchen tools, communicating clearly, and multitasking under pressure in a busy, sometimes crowded space.

Join a creative team focused on local produce and mezze sharing plates; the role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality, with a supportive benefits package and opportunities for growth in a renowned

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stand for shift

Tools

Knives

Job description

Ēma, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago’s River North, is hiring LINE COOKS to prep, produce and present menu items. You’ll work various hours including weekends, safely handling knives and kitchen tools, communicating clearly, and multitasking under pressure in a busy, sometimes crowded space.

Join a creative team focused on local produce and mezze sharing plates; the role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality, with a supportive benefits package and opportunities for growth in a renowned