Line Cook

Nu-Oakbrook • Oak Brook, IL

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The first-ever full-service restaurant inside a Crate and Barrel store, the Table at Crate is a modern, casual restaurant featuring Bill Kim’s morning-to-evening menu full of clever twists. The Table at Crate brings together the things we love best—connecting people, creative food and timeless design.

Requirements

• Must have weekend availability.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to deal with fellow team members in a professional manner while maintaining a composed demeanor in high stress situations.
• Able to deal with guests in a professional manner while maintaining a composed demeanor in high stress situations.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Frequent long periods of standing and walking are expected during the workday.
• Ability to reach for objects and stoop or bend as needed to perform job duties.
• This position may involve visual and auditory tasks, including the ability to see and hear adequately to perform job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform many basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.
• Effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen staff.
• Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
• Run the line during the service, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that communication between all sections and restaurant departments is efficient and polite.
• Produce menu items for service, maintaining high standards to achieve the correct quality, appearance and portion size.
• Monitor the quality and presentation of dishes so that only those, which meet our high standard, are served to our guests.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift and in set-up and clean down procedures.
• Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Vacation (earn immediately, up to 40 hours in your first year)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Premium holiday pay
• Dining Discount and Family Meal
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurances (must average 30 hrs/week)
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Critical Accident Insurances Offered
• Naturalization Exam Reimbursement
• Referral Program Bonus
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED