Line Cook

1 year

Boka Restaurant Grou p and Top Chef/Iron Chef winner , James Beard Award-winning chef, Stephanie Izard , are currently seeking Line Cooks to join the team of Girl & the Goat , located in the heart of Restaurant Row in the West Loop!

ABOUT BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of Americans greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here:

ABOUT GIRL & THE GOAT: Girl & The Goat is Chef Izards culinary home after her Top Chef Season 4 win and notably one of the first establishments to open in the Randolph Restaurant Corridor. The 122-seat restaurant's family style menu is divided into meat, fish, and vegetable categories and offers a selection of wines from around the world. The menu features bold flavors with global influence in a fun and lively setting that makes guests feel at home from the moment they walk in the door.

LINE COOKS RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Cooking dishes while following recipes
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen
• Opening or closing the kitchen
• Upholding the standards of Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hardworking
• High volume kitchen experience
• Food handlers' certification
• Flexible schedule

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to gaining knowledge and experience in a fast-paced, creative atmosphere. We are searching for hard-working individuals with a great attitude who are enthusiastic and eager to learn!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 10- 20lbs if necessary.
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.
• Stand and walk for the entirety of an eight-hour shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant.

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!

BENEFITS & PERKS: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts

Advanced Knife Skills

Ability to Follow Recipes

Commissary Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Portioning

Time Management

Dressing Making

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Strong Work Ethic

Kitchen Equipment Maintenance

Customer Service Orientation

Family Meal Preparation

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Fish Butchery

Creativity in Cooking

Fish Cookery

Physical Stamina

Food Handler Certification

Safety Awareness

Frying

Communication Skills

Gluten Free Cooking

Problem Solving Skills

Grilling

Willingness to Learn

Cleaning / Sanitation

Positive Attitude

Meat Butchery

Meat Cookery

300+ Covers Per Night

Pasta Cooking

Sauce Making

Sauteing

ServSafe Certified

Smoking

Sous Vide

Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

Woodfire Cooking

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