Line Cook

Land & Lake Kitchen
Chicago, IL

Join the team at LAND & LAKE KITCHEN

What will I be doing?
  • Setting up cook stations and stocking them with the necessary prep supplies. (Encargarse de la instalación de las estaciones de cocina y de su abastecimiento con los insumos de preparación necesarios.)
  • Must have a basic understanding of kitchen equipment/machinery including but not limited to flat top grills, fryers, and ovens. (Se requiere un conocimiento básico del equipo y la maquinaria de cocina, incluyendo, entre otros, planchas, freidoras y hornos.)
  • Sanitation (Higiene)
  • Keep a clean and organized food preparation station. (Mantener una estación de preparación de alimentos limpia y organizada.)
  • Complete opening and closing side work tasks. (Realizar las tareas auxiliares correspondientes a la apertura y cierre.)
  • Perform other duties as required by Management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction. (Llevar a cabo otras funciones que la Gerencia requiera para garantizar la plena satisfacción del cliente.)

What are the Requirements/Skills needed?

  • Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.
  • Organization and attention to detail.
  • Basic communication skills in English.
  • Ability to read order tickets and take note of any dietary restrictions.
  • Ability to complete prep lists in a timely manner.
  • Properly prepare and store food.
  • Perform portion control to minimize waste.
  • Learn the full menu including allergens in each menu item.
  • Can perform basic knife cuts.
  • Must understand food cooking temperatures.

¿Cuáles son los requisitos y habilidades necesarios?

  • Debe ser capaz de trabajar de manera cooperativa y eficiente dentro de un equipo.
  • Organización y atención al detalle.
  • Habilidades básicas de comunicación en inglés.
  • Capacidad para leer las órdenes y tomar nota de cualquier restricción alimentaria.
  • Capacidad para completar las listas de preparación en el tiempo establecido.
  • Preparar y almacenar los alimentos de manera adecuada.
  • Realizar control de porciones para minimizar el desperdicio.
  • Aprender el menú completo, incluyendo los alérgenos presentes en cada plato.
  • Capacidad para realizar cortes básicos con cuchillo.
  • Comprender las temperaturas de cocción de los alimentos.

Other Duties & Tasks

  • Must be able to stand for 8+ hours
  • Ability to carry heavy boxes
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pound regularly and 60 pounds on occasion
  • Ability to walk, stand, kneel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, push, pull, lift, grasp, bend, twist, squat, and do repetitive motions regularly throughout shift
  • Daily exposure to hot and cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, as well as hot flames and cooking oils
  • Ability to use sharp tools such as knifes for daily production.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure.
  • Well groomed, professional appearance

Otras funciones y tareas

  • Capacidad para permanecer de pie durante más de 8 horas.
  • Capacidad para cargar cajas pesadas.
  • Capacidad para levantar hasta 18 kg de manera regular y hasta 27 kg en ocasiones.
  • Capacidad para caminar, permanecer de pie, arrodillarse, alcanzar, trepar, mantener el equilibrio, agacharse, empujar, tirar, levantar, sujetar, doblarse, girar, ponerse en cuclillas y realizar movimientos repetitivos de forma regular durante el turno.
  • Exposición diaria a temperaturas altas y bajas, productos químicos de limpieza, así como a llamas y aceites de cocina calientes.
  • Capacidad para utilizar herramientas filosas, como cuchillos, en la producción diaria.
  • Capacidad para trabajar en un entorno de ritmo acelerado.
  • Capacidad para mantener la calma bajo presión.
  • Apariencia profesional y pulcra.

What are the Qualifications?

· 2+ years Line Cook experience in a high-volume restaurant

· Food Handlers certification within 30 days of employment

· Allergen certification with 30 days of employment.

· Completion of vocational or culinary school (preferred)

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veteran

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Application Question(s):

  • Are there any days and times you can NOT work?

Experience:

  • Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-02-27

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