Line/Prep Cook

Soul & Smoke; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Soul & Smoke, known for its reverent approach to barbecue, is seeking a Line/Prep Cook at its Evanston location. The ideal candidate will possess strong cooking skills, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with benefits including staff meals and health insurance for full-time staff after 90 days.

Benefits

Staff meal and dining discounts

Paid leave

Health and dental insurance for full-time staff

Retirement savings available after 90 days

Qualifications

• 2 years of line/prep experience, some fine dining experience preferred.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift to 50 pounds.
• Driver's license preferred for food truck work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness complying with food sanitation requirements.
• Perform inventory checks and food storage logs.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

At Soul & Smoke, we treat barbecue with the reverence it deserves. We are consumed with the details: the meat-to-bone ratio on our ribs, the creaminess of our mac and cheese, and the combination of spices in Chef Carter’s signature sauce.

We are seeking an experienced, capable, and reliable Line/Prep Cook to join the team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic cook with strong time management and communication skills. Full-time or part-time position, must have evening/weekend availability.

Our Evanston location is primarily to-go right now, we are under construction, building out our full restaurant, which will open this summer. If interested, possibility to train as a food truck cook also.

Because our success depends upon the dedication of our employees, we are highly selective in choosing new members of our team. We take pride in the quality of our food and service — you will be an important member of a team effort.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, smoking, grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods according to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness that complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs as required.
• Prep and send out orders in a fast-paced setting.
• Help the catering and production teams as needed.
• Break down and clean the station at the close.
• Communicate with coworkers proactively and professionally.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends and be flexible when necessary.
• 2 years of line/prep experience - some fine dining and expediting experience preferred.
• Food handler's certificate is preferred.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to multitask and keep organized.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Driver's license preferred, for potential food truck work, or occasionally taking items in company van to our 2 Chicago locations - smoked meats and prep come from Evanston location daily.

Pay/Benefits:

• $17-22 hourly + pooled revenue share (usually $4-6/hour additional).
• Staff meal, dining and catering discounts.
• Paid leave.
• Health, dental insurance, Aflac and retirement savings available for full-time staff after 90 days.