Line Cook

Sifted • Chicago, IL

79d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Line cook will be responsible for checking in with the Lead Line cook. Line cooks should be comfortable working in one or multiple stations daily and should expect to work with multiple leads in a single service based on staffing needs. This position is based in a commercial kitchen.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a valid drivers' license to be considered.
• 1-2 years of relative experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club or Catering establishment.
• Lead by example in all aspects of the business (production/attitude/cleaning/punctuality).
• Lead by example in regards to safety and sanitation standards set by the local Health Department.
• Ability to work efficiently in order to maximize team output.
• Ability to maintain a calm and collected demeanor.
• Ability to do repetitive motions daily in regards to prepping vegetables, cooking proteins, deep cleaning.
• Ability to understand and communicate in basic English.
• This position must maintain a State Food Handlers Card.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or similar preferable

Responsibilities

• Work on the line in one of the concept kitchens, preparing meals for 500-1000 guests daily.
• Travel with the driver to client sites to put the finishing touches on food before service.
• Hold full ownership of labeling and organization pans and delis, and discarding out of date product from common storage areas.
• Execute strict quality control and assurance, act as Sanitation and Safety and Safety Champion in the BLV kitchen.
• Own daily pack out temperatures (Temp items at final cooking temp for proteins, temp all items before getting packed out, re-therm hot items if necessary, give daily sheet to Managing Chef on day to day basis).
• Assist with daily deep-clean items, comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards.
• Assist the Executive Chef in facilitating discussions and answering questions about production, packout, and clean-up.
• Assist the Executive Chef with the development and augmentation of systems in place.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 401(k) program available after six months of employment
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree