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Summary
Line Cook
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Seasonal
Experience Minimum 3 years of experience
Location 11 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Category Music Venue
Cuisine American

Line Cook


Description

City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk is an outdoor wine garden that provides Chicagoans and visitors a way to enjoy the city in a unique way. With beautiful skyline and river views, guests have a truly special experience to indulge while enjoying locally made wine and delicious food. To top it off, wine is served through a unique tap system to showcase the company's commitment to sustainability.


We are proud to offer a safe workplace for our employees. In the interest of safety for all City Winery employees, the Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (defined as 1 completed dose of a 1-dose series or 2 completed doses of a 2-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine), and encourage employees to receive their booster shot if eligible, unless due to a bona fide medical and/or sincerely held religious reason in which case a reasonable accommodation will be discussed unless it causes an undue hardship to City Winery. 


This is an exceptional opportunity to work outdoors on the beautiful Riverwalk in Chicago. This role is a full-time, SEASONAL position anticipated to end around early December.


Position Summary
Line Cooks are responsible for high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
  • Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
  • Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
  • Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
  • Polished presentation
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities
  • Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
  • Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
  • Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
  • Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
  • Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet City Winery standards
  • Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
  • Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
  • Properly store and/or discard leftover food
  • Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
  • Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
  • Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
  • Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk is an outdoor wine garden that provides Chicagoans and visitors a way to enjoy the city in a unique way. With beautiful skyline and river views, guests have a truly special experience to indulge while enjoying locally made wine and delicious food. To top it off, wine is served through a unique tap system to showcase the company's commitment to sustainability.


We are proud to offer a safe workplace for our employees. In the interest of safety for all City Winery employees, the Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (defined as 1 completed dose of a 1-dose series or 2 completed doses of a 2-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine), and encourage employees to receive their booster shot if eligible, unless due to a bona fide medical and/or sincerely held religious reason in which case a reasonable accommodation will be discussed unless it causes an undue hardship to City Winery. 


This is an exceptional opportunity to work outdoors on the beautiful Riverwalk in Chicago. This role is a full-time, SEASONAL position anticipated to end around early December.


Position Summary
Line Cooks are responsible for high-quality preparation, cooking, and production of dishes during service to menu and recipe specifications.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Line Cook in full-service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment
  • Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach
  • Must have excellent knife skills and proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
  • Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
  • Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to work resourcefully, and proactively resolve issues
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
  • Polished presentation
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities
  • Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner
  • Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
  • Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time
  • Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation
  • Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet City Winery standards
  • Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards
  • Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands
  • Properly store and/or discard leftover food
  • Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed
  • Ensure all products and prepared items are labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO
  • Exhibit mindfulness of volume due to open kitchen setting
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
  • Perform all other reasonably assigned duties

Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Seasonal
Experience Minimum 3 years of experience
Location 11 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Category Music Venue
Cuisine American

Skills
Fast-Paced Experience
Knife Skills
Cleanliness
Food Safety
Food Preparation
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11 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA