Line Cook

1 year

Line/Prep Cook needed - Kingston Mines, a famous Lincoln Park blues nightclub with a mostly Southern menu, is looking for an energetic self-starter. We are looking for someone with a passion for food who is sanitation-minded and scratch cooking oriented.

Hours may include:

Thursday 4:30pm - 2:00am, Friday 5:30pm - 4:00am, Saturday 5:30pm - 4:00am, Sunday 4:30pm - 2:00am

• Cooking: 1-2 years (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1-2 years (Preferred)
• ServSafe Certificate, City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate and Food Handler Certificate OR must obtain within 30-45 days of employment.

Line Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sauteing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
• Performs checks and completes logs.
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Follows directions and instructions
• Ability to work as a team member

Additional skills: the ability to analyze & solve problems, efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure, a positive attitude, and maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.

Job Types: Full-time/Part Time

Pay: $19.00 - 20.00 per hour

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $20.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $150

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Grilling

Attention to Detail

Sanitation Minded

Adaptability

Frying

Customer Service Orientation

Cooking (1 2 Years Preferred)

Collaboration

Basic Knife Skills

Stress Management

Restaurant Experience (1 2 Years Preferred)

Creativity in Food Preparation

Portioning

Serv Safe Certificate

Safety Awareness

Prepping Ingredients

Problem Solving

Plating and Presentation

Multitasking

Food Handler Certificate

Work Ethic

Cleaning / Sanitation

Interpersonal Skills

Setting Up and Stocking Food Items

Flexibility

Preparing food items

Initiative

Cooking Food Items

Maintaining Cleanliness and Complying With Food Sanitation Requirements

Standing for Long Periods of Time

Cleaning and Sanitizing Cooking Surfaces

Organizational Skills

Accuracy And Speed In Executing Tasks

Basic Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Following Directions and Instructions

Ability to work as a team member

Handling Multiple Duties Under Pressure

Positive Attitude

Maintaining a Professional Manner and Appearance

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