Line Cook - Siena Tavern

DineAmic Hospitality•Chicago, IL

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Siena Tavern, a DineAmic Hospitality restaurant in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, is seeking Line Cooks to prepare hot and cold menu items accurately and efficiently, portion food products, and plate and garnish dishes according to company recipes, yield guides, and presentation standards. The role calls for speed, accuracy, strong sanitation practices, and the ability to work across multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. Line Cooks are expected to be dependable and team-oriented, maintain a positive and professional approach, and take pride in consistency, freshness, and food quality while supporting smooth kitchen operations and upholding DineAmic standards. The assigned stations include grill, pasta, and sauté. The scheduled shift is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 2 years of restaurant kitchen experience.
Valid Food Handler Certification.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 or more hours per shift.
Ability to frequently lift, push, carry, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to work in continuous movement in a fast-paced kitchen and complete tasks involving repetitive motion.
Ability to move safely around slick floors, hot surfaces, sharp tools, and tight spaces.
Technical proficiency with computers and POS systems.
Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, communication, emotional intelligence, integrity, personal development, professionalism, self-management, teamwork, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Fine dining and/or high-volume restaurant experience.
A degree from a food service program or culinary school, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare components of menu items according to company recipes and yield guides.
Cook and prepare food using different methods, including making sauces, vinaigrettes, purees, soups, and other menu components from scratch.
Work assigned grill, pasta, and sauté stations, and flexibly move between line stations including sauté, grill, pantry, and fry.
Run the assigned station efficiently and coordinate with team members to support smooth service.
Prepare food simultaneously, to a high-quality standard, and in a timely manner.
Inspect tools, equipment, and supplies for cleanliness and working condition, and use them safely and as intended.
Maintain sanitation and safety standards in kitchen, food preparation, and food storage areas.
Label food accurately, rotate stock using FIFO, and maintain sufficient stock for the assigned station.
Collaborate effectively and remain positive and efficient in a high-energy work environment.
Handle inventory safely and maintain portion control.
Follow company policies, sanitation guidelines, and food safety standards.
Perform additional duties within the scope of the role.