Line Cook - Part Time

Job DetailsJob Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL 60625Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJOB SUMMARY:    This is an hourly, part-time position that requires availability during business hours, which includes weekends and nights. Primary job function is to prepare and cook food to serve guests and participate in R&D’ing new menu items with the team.     DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  Acquires and maintains intimate knowledge of our food menus   Able to cook and prepare food timely for orders   Able to do dishes and help keep the dish area clean and well organized   Able to find solutions in stressful situations   Assists with kitchen cleanliness and organization   Communicates clearly regarding their daily tasks and work station details   Completes opening and closing procedures for individual work station   Help organize all food storage areas including the walk in and dry storage areas   Follows cleanliness and sanitation guidelines for city and state regulations   Follows company COVID protocols   Has a professional approach to learning our daily operations   Prepares food according to restaurant recipes   Properly labels and stores prepped items with date, identification, and initials   Reports to work on time and with ample physical and mental energy to perform job duties   Represents Half Acre’s culture and avoids situations and behaviors that are not reflective of company values in the workplace and out in the world   Responsible for cleanliness and organization of own work station   Works well both independently and within a team   Understands the value of systems and enjoys being empowered and held accountable   QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:  Applicants must be at least 21 years old   Candidate must hold proper certification (City of Chicago) which can be obtained once hired   Can work needed hours of operations   Demonstrates cleanliness and safety in compliance with health and safety regulations for food service   Demonstrates good communication skills   Develops relationships built on trust   Listens actively and empathetically to the views of others   Treats others with respect   Advanced kitchen skills   Knife skills   Butchery   Ingredient scaling   Sauté   Grill    Execute multiple preparation dishes in a high volume environment   Teamwork    BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:  Previous experience in a kitchen cooking and preparing food  Knife skills and experience working multiple stations  Communication and consistency to get the food out correctly and on time  Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Able to lift 40 lbs and maneuver cases of food   Able to work an average of 8 hours per day on your feet in a fast-paced environment