PM LINE COOK
We are looking to add to our culinary team and are seeking a full time PM Line Cook.
This is the second concept from Meadowlark Hospitality, and sister restaurant to Lardon (Michelein Bib Gourmand 2022) in Logan Square. Union is a community-centric love letter to the pride and joy of Midwest: beer and food. Adding to the diverse lineup of outstanding bars and restaurants in Logan Square, this uniquely Chicago concept pays homage to one of the world’s best cities for beer. The beer program is complemented by Chef Chris Thompson’s New American cuisine by way of seasonally focused, shareable plates for any occasion. Chef Thompson’s cured meat and whole animal butchery program has become respected across the city, focusing on all salumi made in house in our one-of-a-kind curing room.
About Us:
Union strives to create an environment that promotes transparency, authenticity and passion in all endeavors. We want to have a kick ass team of people working jobs they love, learning something new along the way and finally finding a place you can call home
Who we are looking for:
-Great humans that respect themselves, coworkers and the community.
-Industry pros that have relevant experience and passion for hospitality.
-A stellar team player that always represents the character of the company.
-Someone who loves an epic charcuterie board.
-Someone who geeks out about salumi, cheese, Amari, coffee and everything in between.
-Someone who seeks both personal and professional growth.
-A genuine, kind person with passion for service.
-Someone who has the willingness to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the overall welfare of the team: no job is too small!
-Someone who takes pride in the products and services offered at their place of work.
-Someone who maintains an awareness of all product knowledge information and information on the history of the restaurant.
-Someone who enjoys crushing every service.
Position Summary:
A PM Line Cook is responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their section. Because of this, a successful Line Cook must be very knowledgeable about their specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. A Line Cook must also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in the restaurant.
- Operation and maintenance of wood fired grill
- Knowledge of all culinary functions in the kitchen
- Trouble-shooting any problems that may arise
- Preparation of staff meals
- Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen
- Responsible for following HAACP guidelines set by BOH management.
- Station maintenance and cleanliness.
- Maintain a positive, pleasant, attitude every shift
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Requirements:
- Available to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to walk and stand during entire shift.
- Ability to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and cut.
- Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time.
- Ability to tolerate high heat.
- Frequent washing of hands
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Hazards may include, but are not limited to, cutting, burning, slipping, tripping
Required Experience and Skills:
- Culinary degree and/or 2 yrs kitchen experience
- Culinary knowledge and skills
- Organizational skills and multi-task oriented
