Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant known for daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. Line cooks work in professional, fast-paced scratch kitchens, often in an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. The role prepares and executes food orders to company specifications, with a focus on proper food presentation, execution, and temperatures. It requires coordination and communication with other employees, including assemblers, expo, and management, as well as maintaining a clean station and following sanitation protocols. Duties also include opening tasks and closing cleaning duties. Team members may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, mixers, stoves, and ovens.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous kitchen, culinary, or chef experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ticket orders for proteins.
• Execute food orders to proper temperatures and company specifications.
• Maintain high standards for food presentation and execution.
• Coordinate and communicate with assemblers, expo, and management.
• Maintain a clean station and workspace.
• Follow proper sanitation protocols.
• Perform opening duties and closing cleaning duties.
• Perform additional related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

What This Job Offers

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