Line Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group • Barrington, IL

9d • $22 - $27

About The Position

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean, serving bold, shareable food and thoughtfully crafted drinks in a lively, inviting setting. The Line Cook prepares and cooks food items, maintains kitchen stations and food supplies, follows established preparation and safety standards, and supports food preparation and kitchen closing as needed. The role requires kitchen preparation and/or cooking experience, a positive approach to working with guests and coworkers, clear communication, and the ability to meet the physical demands of kitchen work.

Requirements

• Passion for food and for ensuring an excellent dining experience for guests.
• Energetic, genuine, and positive attitude when interacting with team members and guests.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen staff, and team members.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift more than 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 9 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Consistently follow standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient food product levels at line stations for smooth service.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat-top ranges, and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store, and rotate products properly.
• Assist with food preparation assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly by following station closing checklists and assisting others with kitchen closing.
• Adhere to company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed