Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
We’re hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!
A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
- Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 401(k)
Tucked a block away from Chicago's Michigan Avenue in Streeterville, Tallboy Taco offers an assortment of tacos, dips, and fresh salads in a quick, casual environment. With a bright, plant-filled interior and sunshine-filled outdoor patio, Tallboy Taco gives you that California feeling any time of the year. Enjoy house made corn tortillas, rotating taco specials, and refreshing margaritas.
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 110 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 60 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.
Essential Functions
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Skills Required
- Fast-Paced Experience
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $25.00)
Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Stress Management
Team Collaboration
Communication Skills
Safety Awareness
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Tucked a block away from Chicago's Michigan Avenue in Streeterville, Tallboy Taco offers an assortment of tacos, dips, and fresh salads in a quick, casual environment. With a bright, plant-filled interior and sunshine-filled outdoor patio, Tallboy Taco gives you that California feeling any time of the year. Enjoy house made corn tortillas, rotating taco specials, and refreshing margaritas.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify.
