Line Cook, Customer-Facing
Company
Soul & Smoke - Avondale at Rockwell on the River
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17–20 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Riverfront location. Customer-facing kiosk. Weekends/Evenings required.
We are seeking an experienced, capable and reliable prep/line cook to join the team at our kiosk at Rockwell on the River (3507 N. Rockwell, Chicago). This Soul & Smoke outlet in Avondale requires a skill set strong enough to carry out line prep, execute line orders, and interact with customers in this open, client-facing kitchen. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic cook with strong time management and communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
• Set up and stock stations daily with necessary food and supplies.
• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, smoking, grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods according to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness that complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs as required.
• Prep and send out dine-in and to-go orders in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate with Soul & Smoke management, customers, and coworkers in a proactive and professional manner.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Wash and put away dishes.
• There are also FOH duties in the role at this pop-up, taking some orders at POS, answering customer questions, and maintaining the dining room.
Requirements:
• Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends and be flexible when necessary.
• 2 years of line/prep experience - some fine dining preferred.
• Servsafe and Chicago food manager, Allergen, and Basset certifications required.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to multitask and keep organized.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Pay/Benefits:
• Job Type: Full-time preferred, part-time is possible.
• Pay: Base of $17-20 per hour, plus pooled revenue share ($4-6 per hour additional per hour). Full time employees make over $10,000 in revenue share per year.
• Benefits: Staff meals, dining discounts. Aflac plans and Illinois Secure Choice Roth IRA retirement savings plans available. Paid leave and sick leave. Health and dental available for full-time employees after 90 days.
About Soul & Smoke Soul & Smoke (Evanston, Avondale, West Loop) is a collection of restaurants, two food trucks, and catering team that serve barbecue fare and comfort food from the heart. The Black-owned and women-led team at the helm of Soul & Smoke values being part of the community through thoughtful initiatives, like providing customers the option to purchase a meal for a neighbor in need and partnering with nonprofits like World Central Kitchen to feed underserved populations.
We are seeking an experienced, capable and reliable prep/line cook to join the team at our kiosk at Rockwell on the River (3507 N. Rockwell, Chicago). This Soul & Smoke outlet in Avondale requires a skill set strong enough to carry out line prep, execute line orders, and interact with customers in this open, client-facing kitchen. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic cook with strong time management and communication skills.
Job Responsibilities:
• Set up and stock stations daily with necessary food and supplies.
• Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, smoking, grilling, sautéing, and other cooking methods according to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness that complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Perform inventory checks and complete food storage logs as required.
• Prep and send out dine-in and to-go orders in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate with Soul & Smoke management, customers, and coworkers in a proactive and professional manner.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Wash and put away dishes.
• There are also FOH duties in the role at this pop-up, taking some orders at POS, answering customer questions, and maintaining the dining room.
Requirements:
• Must have the ability to work evenings and weekends and be flexible when necessary.
• 2 years of line/prep experience - some fine dining preferred.
• Servsafe and Chicago food manager, Allergen, and Basset certifications required.
• Reliable and timely.
• Ability to multitask and keep organized.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Pay/Benefits:
• Job Type: Full-time preferred, part-time is possible.
• Pay: Base of $17-20 per hour, plus pooled revenue share ($4-6 per hour additional per hour). Full time employees make over $10,000 in revenue share per year.
• Benefits: Staff meals, dining discounts. Aflac plans and Illinois Secure Choice Roth IRA retirement savings plans available. Paid leave and sick leave. Health and dental available for full-time employees after 90 days.
About Soul & Smoke Soul & Smoke (Evanston, Avondale, West Loop) is a collection of restaurants, two food trucks, and catering team that serve barbecue fare and comfort food from the heart. The Black-owned and women-led team at the helm of Soul & Smoke values being part of the community through thoughtful initiatives, like providing customers the option to purchase a meal for a neighbor in need and partnering with nonprofits like World Central Kitchen to feed underserved populations.
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