Lead Line Cook

3 years

After Chicago, by Chef Curtis Duffy is looking for a Lead Line Cook to add to our blossoming team. You are a passionate BOH team member and you enjoy working as part of a fast-paced team. Your ability to multi-task is one of your strongest qualities. You have an ability to work with the client and customer in mind while staying focused on completing all of your tasks. You love working as part of a team and motivate team members to constantly improve their skills and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to management
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k

Ability to multi task

Effective Communication

Adaptability to Varying Work Hours and Shifts

Effective Communication Skills

Attention to Detail in Food Preparation

Motivating Team Members

Team Motivation Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Motivate Team Members

Strong Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Collaboration skills

Team Motivation and Leadership

Ability to Handle Stressful Situations Calmly

Knife Skills

Capacity to Lift and Move Heavy Items

Problem Solving Skills

Motivation

Ability to Lift and Move Heavy Objects

Physical Stamina and Endurance

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Food Preparation

Collaboration With Kitchen and Service Staff

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Ability to work well in a team

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Work Ethic

Ability to Maintain Composure in Stressful Situations

Adaptability to Work Different Shifts and Hours

Menu item preparation

Knowledge of Food Allergies and Special Dietary Restrictions

Problem Solving

Ability to Follow Recipes and Portioning Controls

Knowledge of Portioning Controls

Maintain Food Quality Standards

Adaptability

Ability to Lift and Move Objects Up to 50 Pounds

Physical Endurance to Stand and Walk for Long Periods

Physical strength and stamina

Understanding of Food Allergy Procedures

Adherence to Safety and Sanitation Guidelines

Attention to Detail

Team Player Mentality

Following Instructions

Customer Service

Sanitation Practices

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