Line Cook

2 days ago


Glenview, Illinois, United States Ema - Glenview Full time
Line Cook Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our team at Ema - Glenview. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing, producing, and presenting all menu items to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and special requests.
  • 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.
Essential Functions:
  • 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.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including restaurant discounts, employee assistance program, paid vacation, medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life and accident protection, critical illness insurance, domestic partner benefits, and 401(k) plan.

Ema - Glenview is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant located in Glenview, Illinois. We are part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, a nationally recognized company for great food and service, and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion, and the drive to be the best.

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify.


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