Culinary Team Member

Company: Chicago Waffles - South Loop
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team at Chicago Waffles - South Loop. As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in crafting memorable dining experiences by preparing and cooking diverse dishes to the highest standards of quality and presentation.Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare ingredients for menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Cooking and Plating: Cook and plate menu items, focusing on detail and presentation.
• Station Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized workstation, stocked with necessary ingredients.
• Adherence to Recipes: Follow recipes and portion controls to maintain quality and minimize waste.
• Quality Control: Regularly check ingredient freshness and quality, reporting any food safety or quality issues to kitchen management.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with kitchen staff for a smooth workflow, supporting team members in achieving kitchen goals.Qualifications:
  • Essential: Proven experience as a Line Cook or in a similar role, knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
  • Desirable: Culinary school diploma or equivalent kitchen experience, high school diploma or equivalent, fluency in a foreign language, previous experience in a restaurant kitchen.Physical Requirements:
    • Capable of enduring various physical movements throughout the work areas.
    • Stand and/or walk continuously during the shift.
    • Lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.Essential Job Functions:
      • Comply with all policies and service procedures of Chicago Waffles - South Loop.
      • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of menus and restaurant operations.
      • Perform all necessary opening and closing duties.
      • Uphold cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.Secondary Job Functions:
        • Assist other restaurant employees as required.
        • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and food tastings.Compensation Details:Hourly (Based on Experience)Dining Discounts

Keywords: Chicago Waffles - South Loop, Arlington Heights , Culinary Team Member, Hospitality & Tourism , Chicago, Illinois