Seasonal Line Cook

Midtown Chicago; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Chicago is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to enhance our exceptional restaurant experience. As a Line Cook, you'll be an integral part of our food and beverage team, responsible for preparing and artfully plating meals while ensuring a sanitary kitchen environment. This role offers a unique learning opportunity in a dynamic setting with full-time benefits including health insurance and 401K. If you have a passion for food and helping others, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

401K

PTO/Sick time

Maternity & Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals.
• At least two years of food preparation experience preferred.
• Willingness to listen to feedback and apply it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food orders quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas.
• Assist with daily food prep work.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Teamwork

Sanitation compliance

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Midtown is looking fora talented Line Cook to enhance our stellar restaurant experience. Hourly pay depending on experience. Starting at $20 per hour.

What You’ll Do

Our Line Cooks are the artists and heart of our restaurants. They are motivated and passionate about helping others eat delicious and clean, convenient food. As an integral part of our F&B team, you’ll be preparing and artfully plating delicious meal options, and doing so, while maintaining a safe & sanitary workspace.

Why You’ll Love It

• You’ll be joining a team that takes“collaboration” to another level.We work together to support all aspects of the food & beverage experience and we don’t hesitate to step outside our comfort zones tohelp one another be successful. This is a unique learning opportunityfor youtobecome familiar withmultiple areas of the business, including fitness, racquet sports, and spa.We offer full-time associates benefits (health insurance, dental, vision, 401K PTO/ Sick time, Maternity & Paternity leave.)

WhatYour DaysWill Look Like

• Quickly and efficiently preparing food orders with pride

• Follow established recipes and presentation standards

• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas to promote a safe and enjoyable member experience

• Assisting with periodic catering events

• Assist with daily food prep work

You’d Be a GreatFitIf You…

• Are passionate about preparing and cooking delicious meals for others

• Have excellent professional references

• Have a passion for helping others

• Display Kindness

• Bring optimism to work each day

• Are relentless about showing pride in your work, every day

• A willingness to listen to constructive feedback and apply it moving forward

• Understand the importance of complying with Department of Health-sanitary guidelines

• Have the ability to work gracefully and quickly under pressure

Bonus Points if You Have:

• At least two years of food preparation and cooking experience

• Teamwork and collaboration as part of your DNA

• Current ServSafe certification (food handler & allergen)

• An insatiable desire to deliver exceptionally consistent and meticulously prepared food & beverages as their language of hospitality.

The Other Stuff

Our line cook team is on time and ready to deliver our best work. We anticipate problems and do our best to take preventative measures for our members. At times, we host member events that include the food & beverage department.

We would hate to miss out on your application because you do not meet every requirement – transferrable skills and education will also be considered, so please do not hesitate to apply!

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.