Line Cook PM

Beatrix - River North; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Mental health & wellness program (EAP)

Paid vacation for qualifying employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical 보험

Dental & Vision insurance

Life, accident & critical illness保险

Domestic partner benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Beatrix (River North campus) is hiring line cooks to join our busy kitchen team in Chicago. You will prepare items to order, plate with care, and help maintain high standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

We value strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to multitask under pressure in a supportive, fast-paced environment and offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work varied hours including weekends.
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and follow safety guidelines.
• Strong communication in written and spoken directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests.
• Follow portioning controls and maintain par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Communicate any delays or issues to the Coordinator/chef.
• Maintain item counts and inform staff when quantities fall below minimums.
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines and employment policies.
• Be a team player and support kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Line cook proficiency

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Knife skills

Job description

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

A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:

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

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods serving weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu features comfort food with a healthful twist, with favorites including the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, Prime Burger and more. Beatrix is also known for the iconic coffee bar and bakery counter in each location offering signature cookies, in-house pastries, Fresh-Squeezed Juices and Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drinks.

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.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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 effectivelyunder 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
• Other duties will be assigned as needed