Line/Prep Cook

Soul & Smoke; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal

Dining and catering discounts

Paid leave

Health & dental insurance

Aflac

Retirement savings

Job summary

Soul & Smoke in Evanston, IL is seeking an experienced Line/Prep Cook to join as we open our expanded restaurant at the end of August. The role requires strong time management, communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Compensation ranges from $17-22+ per hour with pooled revenue share and additional benefits. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detailed-oriented, energetic, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency

Qualifications

• 2 years of line/prep experience with some fine dining and expediting preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends; flexible when necessary.
• Food handler's certificate preferred; reliable and timely.
• Able to multitask, stay organized, and work autonomously or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, smoking, grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper food storage to meet sanitation requirements.
• Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs as required.
• Prep and send out orders in a fast-paced setting.
• Assist catering and production teams as needed.
• Break down and clean the station at close.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with coworkers.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Garmo/grill/saute stations available.

Skills

Line cook experience

Evening/weekend availability

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Food handling

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, capable, and reliable Line/Prep Cook to join the team as we open our expanded restaurant at the end of August. 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.

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.


• Garmo/grill/saute stations available.

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 to start, plus pooled revenue share ($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.