Line Cook - Food Hall

WIND CREEK CHICAGO SOUTHLAND - East Hazel Crest, IL

Full-time

East Hazel Crest, IL

About the position

The Line Cook is responsible for the timely preparation of food items for customers according to written or printed orders. This role involves setting up cooking stations, preparing menu items across various cooking methods, and ensuring adherence to quality and sanitation standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to providing a positive dining experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Slices, dices, and chops fruits, vegetables, cheeses, cooked meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepares dressings, sauces, marinations, canapés, hors d'oeuvres, and buffet items.
• Handles meat, seafood, poultry, and produce according to proper food-handling procedures.
• Reads and follows recipes/specifications; properly rotates all products.
• Adheres to all sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Prepares and cooks menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
• Tests cooked foods by tasting and smelling them.
• Ensures all station product is fresh and conforms to product specifications.
• Memorizes and executes recipes/specifications.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reads and retains all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, food and beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments, and scheduled entertainment from disseminated pre-shift information.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Assumes special projects as needed at the direction of the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Two (2) years high volume cooking experience required.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible cues.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team; must be able to deal effectively with diverse departments and have flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate, in English, effectively both verbally and in writing, and understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and prep list in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as measurements, proportions, and volumes.
• Ability to follow directions and recipes.
• Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition.