Sauté / Sides & Pasta Station- Chicago

Swrg Inc; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Résumé du poste

Smith & Wollensky Chicago is seeking a skilled and driven Line Cook to join our high-performance culinary team. This role focuses on the sauté station, executing sides, pasta, chicken, and fish dishes in a fast-paced, fine-dining steakhouse environment.

You will demonstrate knowledge of steak temperatures, maintain consistency and plating precision during high-volume service, and ensure proper mise en place, station setup, and breakdown.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of line cook experience, high-volume or fine dining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sauté, pasta, and fish preparation.
• Ability to read kitchen tickets and communicate in English.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilités

• Execute sauté station items to Smith & Wollensky standards.
• Cook and handle fish and seafood with precision.
• Maintain quality, plating, and service during high-volume periods.
• Prepare mise en place, set up, and breakdown of station.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and line cooks during service.
• Assist with prep and cross-train on other stations.

Connaissances

Line cook

Sauté techniques

Pasta cookery

Fish preparation

High-volume cooking

Food safety

English communication

Description du poste

Smith & Wollensky Chicago is seeking a skilled and driven Line Cook to join our high-performance culinary team. This role is focused on the sauté station, including execution of sides, pasta, chicken and fish dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume, fine-dining steakhouse environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate a clear understanding of steak temperaturesExecute all menu items on the sauté, sides, pasta, and fish station to Smith & Wollensky standardsProperly cook and handle various fish and seafood with precision and consistencyMaintain consistency, quality, and plating precision during high-volume serviceEnsure proper mise en place, station setup, and breakdownMaintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standardsCommunicate clearly with chefs and fellow line cooks during serviceAssist with prep and cross-train on other stations as neededSolid understanding of steak temperatures.Minimum 2+ years of line cook experience (high-volume or fine dining preferred)Strong knowledge of sauté techniques, pasta cookery, and fish preparationFlexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to work clean, organized, and efficient under pressureTeam-oriented mindset with a strong work ethicMust be able to read and interpret kitchen tickets (orders) and communicate effectively in English to ensure accuracy, timing, and adherence to safety standards.BENEFITS:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time OffCareer Growth OpportunitiesSmith & Wollensky participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.