PM Lead Line Cook

Antico Posto; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Mental H

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & CriticalIl

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Antico Posto is a cozy Italian restaurant and wine bar in Oak Brook, IL, hiring Lead Line Cooks to prepare and present menu items with care. You will work a variety of hours, including weekends, using knives and kitchen tools safely, and communicate clearly under pressure.

The role emphasizes food safety, precise portioning, and teamwork in a busy environment, with opportunities to contribute to a dining program featuring handmade pastas and an extensive wine list. EOE.

Qualifications

• 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 written and spoken directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management when quantities fall below minimum.
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station.
• Follow food allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions.
• Comply with safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Be a team player and collaborate with others.

Job description

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

A Few of Our Lead 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)

Antico Posto is a cozy Italian restaurant and wine bar serving Italian classics daily in Oakbrook Center. House specialties include handmade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, hot and cold antipasti, brick oven hand-stretched pizzas and house-churned gelato. Antico Posto’s wine list includes Italian, Californian and Washington varietals, and features more than 50 wines available by the glass and bottle. Antico Posto also has a private dining room and seasonal patio.

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LEAD LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Line Cooksare 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