Sauté / Sides & Pasta Station- Chicago

SWRG INC•Chicago, IL

3d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Wollensky Chicago is seeking a skilled and driven Line Cook for its sauté station. The role involves preparing sides, pasta, chicken, fish, and seafood in a fast-paced, high-volume, fine-dining steakhouse environment, while meeting the restaurant’s standards for quality, consistency, and presentation. The Line Cook maintains station readiness, follows food safety and sanitation standards, communicates effectively during service, and assists with preparation and cross-training on other stations as needed. New hires must complete Form I-9 and participate successfully in the federal E-Verify process.

Requirements

At least 2 years of line cook experience; high-volume or fine-dining experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of sauté techniques, pasta cookery, and fish preparation.
Solid understanding of steak temperatures.
Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work cleanly, stay organized, and work efficiently under pressure.
Team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.
Ability to read and interpret kitchen tickets and communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

High-volume or fine-dining line cook experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a clear understanding of steak temperatures.
Execute menu items on the sauté, sides, pasta, and fish stations to Smith & Wollensky standards.
Cook and handle fish and seafood with precision and consistency.
Maintain consistency, quality, and plating precision during high-volume service.
Prepare mise en place and complete station setup and breakdown.
Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow line cooks during service.
Assist with prep and cross-train on other stations as needed.
Read and interpret kitchen tickets and communicate effectively in English to support order accuracy, timing, and safety.