Line Cook - Grill station

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position: Line Cook (Grill)
Reports to: Chef/ Sous Chef
Location: Glenview
Department: BOH Team

Line Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving dishes, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and presentation. Your role will involve managing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness and organization at your station, and collaborating with the BOH team to ensure smooth operations.


Preparation and Cooking:

• Prepare and assemble cold and hot dishes consistently following restaurant recipes and presentation standards ensuring each dish reflects a commitment to high-quality food and service.
• Slice, chop, and prepare ingredients for cold and hot dishes, ensuring dishes meet the restaurants commitment to delivering an exceptional, high-quality dining experience for every guest.
• Employee Handbook
• Hospitality Standards
  
  

Training:

• Participate in training sessions organized by the Brand Chef, Chef, Sous Chef, General Manager, to stay updated on all standards and procedures.
• Assist Chef/ Sous Chef in ongoing training and coaching of newly hired staff, enhancing skills and fostering professional growth.
• Training program and manual
• Service Standards

Operations Standards:

• Follow opening and closing checklists to ensure all tasks are completed accurately.
• Plate hot and cold dishes attractively and consistently, adhering to the restaurant's presentation guidelines.
• Monitor heat levels to ensure food is cooked to the appropriate temperature.
• Ensure portion control and consistency in presentation for all dishes.
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and notify Chef/Sous Chef of any shortages.
• Assist in the ordering and receiving of supplies for your station.
• Properly label, store, rotate (FIFO) ingredients, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized station throughout the shift.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, utensils, and equipment regularly.
• Keep station shelves, cooler, freezers clean and organized
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Adhere to all BOH SOPs, checklists, and SODs, ensuring consistency and quality in all BOH operations.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality, discarding any items that do not meet the restaurant's standards.
• Perform the duties of any BOH position as assigned by the Chef when needed to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations. This may include assisting with food prep, cooking, plating, or cleaning tasks to support the team during busy periods, special events, or unforeseen staff shortages.

Catering and Special Events:

• Assist in catering, and special events preparation and execution
• Ensure all orders for catering and special events are prepared in a timely manner and with high quality
• Travel to offsite locations to assist with cooking and food service during catered events, weddings, corporate functions, and other special occasions if scheduled by Chef/ Sous Chef.