Line Cook & Pizza Prep - Fast-Paced Kitchen

Home Run Inn Pizza; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Home Run Inn Pizza in Darien, IL is seeking enthusiastic Line Cooks to join our back-of-house team. The role involves preparing ingredients, cooking items to order, and maintaining quality and consistency across meals.

Applicants should have weekend/evening availability (4pm-close) and flexibility to cross-train as a pizza maker in the future. Prior line cook experience in a restaurant is preferred.

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and thrives in fast paced environments.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate Kitchen Equipment.
• Food Handler certification (Obtain within 30 days of being hired).
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. (4pm-close)
• Experience as a Line Cook or similar role in a restaurant setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read order tickets to determine amount and kind of foods and supplies to be packaged.
• Fill individual serving cartons with portions of various foods and condiments.
• Monitor quality of food and spoilage.
• Refill and rotate stock; assist in inventory counts and ordering.
• Follow standard recipes for preparation of menu items and assist other cooks as needed.
• Operate fryer, oven and other cooking equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation areas.
• Stock and prepare ingredients and dry goods for preparation.
• Rotate perishable items using FIFO inventory method.
• Follow SOPs for weight, measures, portioning and safe handling.
• Prepare food quickly and efficiently to meet prep time goals.
• Use kitchen and cooking appliances and equipment.
• Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Home Run Inn Pizza in Darien, IL is seeking enthusiastic Line Cooks to join our back-of-house team. The role involves preparing ingredients, cooking items to order, and maintaining quality and consistency across meals.

Applicants should have weekend/evening availability (4pm-close) and flexibility to cross-train as a pizza maker in the future. Prior line cook experience in a restaurant is preferred.