Line Cook - EM

DRG Employer•Warrenville, IL

About The Position

Line Cooks play a key role in delivering the superior food and service central to Eddie Merlot's mission. They prepare high-quality food in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner while following company policies, standard recipes, procedures, presentation specifications, food and occupational safety standards, and guidelines for minimizing waste. Line Cooks keep their stations clean and orderly and work with other kitchen and restaurant team members to provide guests with outstanding food and hospitality. Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision, and they perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

One or more years of experience as a line cook; fine dining restaurant experience is preferred.
Experience operating grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and other kitchen equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and production, cooking techniques, sanitation, and safe food handling.
Commitment to quality, service, and expanding knowledge and skills.
Must be able to read and communicate in English.
Clean and professional appearance.
Self-motivated and able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Able to multitask and manage quickly changing priorities.
Strong teamwork orientation, good organization, and ability to take direction from others.
Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Able to stand for five or more hours at a time.
Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to use knives and kitchen equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Basic math and computer skills preferred.
Fine dining restaurant line-cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete and pass required initial and ongoing training modules.
Know the weekly work schedule, arrive on time, and meet uniform and professional appearance standards.
Communicate with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, and special events.
Set up the station according to standard procedures and complete food preparation assignments.
Restock and maintain sufficient food product levels throughout the shift.
Handle, store, and rotate products according to standard procedures.
Prepare food according to standard recipes, portion-control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
Prepare dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
Keep the workstation clean, sanitary, and well organized throughout the shift.
Complete assigned side and closing duties using checklists.
Assist with sanitary food storage and the cleaning and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
Follow reporting procedures for re-cooks, spills, waste, problems, incidents, and accidents.
Communicate openly, demonstrate teamwork, and assist other team members as needed.
Cross-train and help at other stations and in other kitchen roles as needed.
Follow company policies, procedures, station requirements, workplace behavior guidelines, and food handling, sanitation, and safety regulations.
Attend team meetings.
Communicate guest requests or complaints and improvement ideas to Managers.
Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
Perform other related duties as assigned.