Line Cook

Line Cook Job DescriptionWe're hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits:Restaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & WellnessPaid Vacation for Qualifying EmployeesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits401(k)Located on South Congress at Music Lane, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.Caring. Creative. Careers. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized 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. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyLine Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.Essential FunctionsPrepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requestsAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knivesAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionMultitask calmly and effectively under pressureWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble 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 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and DutiesFollow all prescribed portioning controls and par levelsMaintain food safety and quality standardsAbility to read a thermometer correctly and efficientlyCommunicate any food delays or issues to CoordinatorMaintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantityAccurately account for all items coming out of the stationUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictionsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed