Attention culinary students and ambitious cooks! Apolonia Restaurant, Chef Stephen Gillanders’ second restaurant in the South Loop, is hiring line cooks to join its BOH team!

 Primary responsibiilties include (but are not limited to):

• Uphold the Apolonia Restaurant values and mission
• Communicate with Manager(s) and kitchen staff
• Assist with stocking and setting up stations
• Prepare food including cleaning and cutting ingredients according to specifications
• Properly follow and execute all recipes
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant at all times
• Plate prepared foods based on Chef's guidance
• Work with servers to ensure that orders are completed timely and according to requests
• Wash and clean cooking utensils/equipment and store properly at the end of shifts
• Ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Treat every guest, employee, and vendor with respect
• Report to work timely, presentable, and in proper uniform
• Promote teamwork within the restaurant, creating a positive work environment
• Perform other job related activities as required or assigned by the manager

• Culinary degree preferred, with 2 years of fine dining work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong sense of urgency and exceptional time management skills 
• Team player and have strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and active listening skills
• Basic computer and math skills
• Willing to work a flexible schedule and holidays

• Ability to multi-task
• A strong sense of urgency
• A team player with strong communication skills
• A desire for growth
• A rigorous attention to detail