Scofflaw is a gin-focused gastropub that has been a fixture of Logan Square since 2012. We seek to bring an elevated, yet casual dining and drinking experience with beautifully crafted cocktails and a chef-inspired menu of honest, timeless food meant to invoke a sense of nostalgia. If that appeals to you then this may be the place for you!
Position Summary: We are looking for a full-time cook who is enthusiastic about the culinary arts, willing to learn, has a strong work ethic, and always puts their best food forward. Line cooks work with a sense of urgency and guarantee that all food presented are in line with the Scofflaw standard.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
- With minimal assistance, be able to set up and work multiple stations at an acceptable level
- With minimal assistance, able to perform prep tasks assigned by the Chef and managers in a timely fashion
- Is a good team player and effective communicator
- Completes required mise en place or prep list in a timely fashion
- Sets up station as required for all scheduled services
- Is prepared to work private functions, banquets and offsite events
- Operates, maintains, and properly cleans kitchen equipment
- Maintains and cleans their required tools
- Works efficiently with a constant sense of urgency
- Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
- Upholds industry standard practices for personal and workplace hygiene
- Adheres to all federal, local & company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
- Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
- Two years working as a line cook
- Displays a good working attitude
- Sufficient knife skills
- Ability to handle stress under pressure
- Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
- Ability to move or handle equipment and/or product weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours a day in a hot environment
- Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: egg, dairy, gluten, soy, and shellfish
