Line Cook

Maplewood Public House in Glen Ellyn, IL (486 Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn, 60137) is seeking WEEKEND MORNING ONLY Line Cooks. This position is FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM.

Line cooks are passionate about our cuisine, customer service and pay attention to detail. Line cooks work in a fast-paced environment with an array of equipment specified to Maplewood Brewery Public House. This position is responsible for ensuring that all menu items are prepared correctly and plated consistently. This position is based in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Requirements

The functions and areas of responsibilities include:

• With minimal assistance, be able to set up and work multiple stations at an acceptable level
• Familiarity with a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines
• With assistance, able to perform prep tasks assigned by Chef and Lead Cook
• Sets up multiple stations as required
• Operates, maintains and properly cleans kitchen equipment
• Maintains and cleans their required tools and equipment
• Works efficiently with a constant sense of urgency and professionalism
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates including holidays and weekends
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties
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• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day in a hot environment
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates
• Maintains a positive attitude, especially under pressure
• Maintains a clean and neat professional appearance

Minimum Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification required; Food Manager Certification preferred
• Ability to handle stress under pressure and high levels of business
• Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision while following recipes and build sheets
• Ability to read, speak, write and comprehend English, the primary language of instruction
• Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks

• Experience with live fire cooking
• Experience with smoking meats
• Experience with pizza making
• Experience with pastry and doughmaking