Line Cook

The Smith River North
Chicago, IL

The Smith

Our purpose is simple make people happy! Since 2007, we’ve served food people crave. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. We care about every meal and every moment. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. We believe in working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust to serve consistently delicious food and drinks. We have high standards for every ingredient and we put thought into every bite.

The Position: Line Cook

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook menu items according to The Smith’s recipes and specifications
  • Execute dishes in coordination with the kitchen team to ensure consistency, timing, and efficiency during service
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of the full menu, including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation standards
  • Exercise judgment on food quality, recognizing when an item does not meet standards and taking appropriate action rather than serving subpar product
  • Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with all members of the kitchen team to ensure smooth service
  • Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station at all times
  • Properly store, label, and handle food in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards
  • Manage station inventory and prep levels to ensure readiness for service
  • Ensure all components of a dish are completed and plated simultaneously, maintaining quality and timing standards

What Makes You Great: (QUALIFICATIONS FOR ROLE)

  • Strong understanding of kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
  • Ability to assess quality in real time and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Experience working multiple stations and adapting to different roles as needed
  • Demonstrates accountability for the quality and consistency of every dish
  • Effective communicator who works well within a team-oriented environment
  • Takes initiative to identify problems and implement solutions quickly
  • Ability to support the training and development of other team members
  • Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement

What Makes Us Great: (OUR BENEFITS)

  • Competitive hourly rate of pay
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Referral bonus program
  • Generous paid time off
  • A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

Statement of Diversity

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 2026-06-15

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