Line Cook
Come join the new board game cafe on Chicago’s northwest side! At Stay Play Game Cafe, we believe in awesome board game experiences, which means excellent food and drinks and a friendly/communal atmosphere to accompany our large board game collection.
We are looking for dedicated and energetic team members who share our passion for food and customer service. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about each dish they serve and welcomes the opportunity for growth. We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude and can accept direction as necessary. The perfect candidate would be detail-oriented, attentive to quality and cleanliness, and takes pride in their work. Previous experience cooking in a professional, high volume capacity is required, though we won't turn away exceptional beginners who are driven, dependable and willing to grow and learn.
Duties Responsibilities:
Prepares handles food in accordance with the Board of Health
Prepares food according to the designated prep list
Executes all kitchen orders according to the recipe specifications
Prepares all ingredients needed daily, following Kitchen Manager’s prep list
Complies with safety guidelines and minimum age requirements when handling kitchen equipment and utensils
Follows all portion and quality standards
Communicates shortage of menu items to Kitchen Manager immediately
Maintains neat and orderly work areas
Maintains and stocks designated stations, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas with food products daily; following proper rotation system and notifies Kitchen Manager to any discrepancies or shortages
Labels and dates all food products in storage and refrigeration areas
Ensures all products are stored or disposed of properly at the end of night
Cleans food preparation equipment and work areas according to health and safety guidelines
Adheres to all restaurant policies and procedures paying attention to health and/or safety requirements
Unloads food deliveries and places in appropriate storage areas by lifting and carrying boxes
Cleans cookware and serveware in 3-basin sink and/or dishwasher as applicable
Restocks cookware and serveware as needed
Sweeps and mops kitchen floor following approved procedures (minimally at end of day)
Communicates with servers in a professional manner regarding customer service/experience
Performs all opening and closing duties in accordance with approved procedures as per Kitchen Manager
Communicates any concerns to management
Skills/Qualifications:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Ability to speak effectively to fellow team members
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
If you are looking for a role within a kitchen offering a unique type of menu and emphasis on quality and teamwork, this could be the role for you!
Stay Play Game Cafe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Come join the new board game cafe on Chicago’s northwest side! At Stay Play Game Cafe, we believe in awesome board game experiences, which means excellent food and drinks and a friendly/communal atmosphere to accompany our large board game collection.
We are looking for dedicated and energetic team members who share our passion for food and customer service. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about each dish they serve and welcomes the opportunity for growth. We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude and can accept direction as necessary. The perfect candidate would be detail-oriented, attentive to quality and cleanliness, and takes pride in their work. Previous experience cooking in a professional, high volume capacity is required, though we won't turn away exceptional beginners who are driven, dependable and willing to grow and learn.
Duties Responsibilities:
Prepares handles food in accordance with the Board of Health
Prepares food according to the designated prep list
Executes all kitchen orders according to the recipe specifications
Prepares all ingredients needed daily, following Kitchen Manager’s prep list
Complies with safety guidelines and minimum age requirements when handling kitchen equipment and utensils
Follows all portion and quality standards
Communicates shortage of menu items to Kitchen Manager immediately
Maintains neat and orderly work areas
Maintains and stocks designated stations, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas with food products daily; following proper rotation system and notifies Kitchen Manager to any discrepancies or shortages
Labels and dates all food products in storage and refrigeration areas
Ensures all products are stored or disposed of properly at the end of night
Cleans food preparation equipment and work areas according to health and safety guidelines
Adheres to all restaurant policies and procedures paying attention to health and/or safety requirements
Unloads food deliveries and places in appropriate storage areas by lifting and carrying boxes
Cleans cookware and serveware in 3-basin sink and/or dishwasher as applicable
Restocks cookware and serveware as needed
Sweeps and mops kitchen floor following approved procedures (minimally at end of day)
Communicates with servers in a professional manner regarding customer service/experience
Performs all opening and closing duties in accordance with approved procedures as per Kitchen Manager
Communicates any concerns to management
Skills/Qualifications:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Ability to speak effectively to fellow team members
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
If you are looking for a role within a kitchen offering a unique type of menu and emphasis on quality and teamwork, this could be the role for you!
Stay Play Game Cafe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.