Parkside is a Modern American restaurant located in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. Our kitchen is based around seasonality, with a focus on sourcing ingredients from as many local and domestic producers as possible. Our dinner service is open Tuesday - Saturday from 5-10pm, and we are looking for full and part time candidates to join our team.

Currently we are looking for full and part time PM line cooks with positions starting $18/hr. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive attitude and a neat, clean and professional image
• Produce and maintain station prep
• With minimal assistance, be able to set up and work multiple stations at an acceptable level
• Maintain a station inventory and ordering guide
• Works efficiently with a constant sense of urgency
• Report to the chef team
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback
• Present a possible menu item every 3 months (more if you want) for consideration
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Proper cleaning and closing procedures
• Willingness to assist in breakdown every night. Everyone in this kitchen is a dishwasher. We are a team.

Requirements

• 2 years cooking experience prefered
• Excellent understanding of various techniques and ingredients
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Desire to be a productive member of a team 
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to move or handle equipment/ product throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day in a hot environment
• Available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Illinois Food Handlers Certificate

References

• Available upon request