Line Cook

  • Acanto
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Line Cook

Acanto

18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

Full Time Hourly ($18.00 - $24.00)

Expires: Aug 30, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Established by Billy Lawless in 2007, Gage Hospitality Group was founded with the mission of providing a rustic, yet refined dining experience served with genuine hospitality. Each restaurant offers an individual personality with a chef-driven menu, curated beverage program and superior guest service. Since inception, the venues, chefs and food and beverage menus have continually received critical acclaim and recognition for their commitment to creativity, quality and service.

Gage Hospitality Group is currently seeking a passionate Line Cook to join Acanto located on Michigan Avenue, steps from Millennium Park. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the restaurant's high productivity, quality, and customer service standards are maintained.

What Makes Us Great:

Competitive Pay

Health Benefits after 30 days (Medical 50% paid, Dental & Vision 100% paid)

401(k) Program after 90 days (Company Match)

Paid Leave

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Dining Discounts at all GHG Restaurants

CTA Discount Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Line Cook Responsibilities:

Report directly to the Executive Chef

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensure freshness of ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock. Log and discard all products not used by the end of the shift on the use by date.

Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

Prepares assigned items according to prep lists and par levels set by management. Properly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing standard recipes.

Prepare all food items to order. Follow standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits

Be able to check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards are met

Responsible for properly prepping for, stocking and maintaining assigned stations while upholding proper sanitation standards

Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift and closing procedures in a timely manner

Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

What Makes You Great:

You have a strong knowledge of pastry techniques and production

You have the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately

You have open availability

You maintain a positive, pleasant attitude every shift

You thrive in a fast-paced and convivial environment

You are a team player who is able to perform other duties assigned as needed

Required Education, Experience and Documentation:

At least 3 year of experience in a fast-pace, busy, high volume restaurant

Attention to detail and high standards for quality

Gage Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Gage Hospitality Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $24.00)

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

Required Skills

Time Management

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Stress Management

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

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Job ID: 489536136
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025

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