Chicago Winery-- Line Cook
Chicago Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues and our guests. We believe in seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality. We believe in the beauty of expertly crafted wines and how they pair with delicious food.
We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.
Position Summary
A line cook is responsible for preparing food to the exact chef’s specifications, setting up stations for menu items and assisting the executive and sous chefs with their daily tasks. Line cooks work in close collaboration with kitchen staff and must adhere to established health and safety standards. Line cooks also help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
Benefits/Bonuses
- Benefits including medial, dental and vision available to all eligible 20+ hour per week employees
- Top-notch, ongoing staff education and training provided
- Paid Sick Time
- 5 days of PTO after 1 year
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Flexible Schedules
- Employee Discount and Family Meals
- Opportunity to be part of an Opening Team!
Responsibilities
- Familiarity with Grill Station, Sauté Station, Garde Manger, Salad Station
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Weigh, measure, mix and prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation checklist
- Set-up stations with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station
- Operate kitchen equipment and use kitchen tools
- Understand portions sizes, cooking methods, ingredients, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portions sizes and recipe specifications
- Stock and put away inventory
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
- Comply with food handling and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Assist with shift changeover to ensure orders are filled before leaving
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area
- Follow the opening and closing checklists for kitchen stations
- Assist with kitchen inventory and food storage
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings
- Attend professional training sessions as required
- Other duties as assigned
Chicago Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,
and training.
