Line Cook - La Serre

Job Description

Job Description

Brought to you by DineAmic Hospitality and situated in Chicago’s West Loop, La Serre and Bar La Rue offer a transportive dining and cocktail experience inspired by the charm and sophistication of the French Mediterranean. La Serre features French-inspired cuisine in an elegant, garden-like setting, while Bar La Rue provides a lively atmosphere for expertly crafted cocktails and elevated bites—creating a destination that seamlessly transitions from dinner to drinks.

La Serre is seeking Line Cooks who can accurately and efficiently preparing hot and cold menu items, portioning food products, and plating and garnishing dishes in accordance with company recipes, yield guides, and presentation standards. This role requires speed, accuracy, strong sanitation practices, and the ability to work effectively across multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Successful candidates are dependable, team-oriented culinary professionals who maintain a positive and professional approach with team members and guests. Line Cooks take pride in consistency, freshness, and quality while supporting smooth kitchen operations and upholding Dineamic standards during every shift.

Essential Responsibilities + Duties

• Prepare components of all menu items following company recipes and yield guides.
• Cook and prepare a variety of food using different methods of preparation, including from-scratch sauces, vinaigrettes, purees, soups, and other menu components.
• Apply knowledge of and flexibly move between all line stations, including but not limited to saute, grill, pantry, and fry stations.
• Efficiently run assigned station and coordinate with other team members as needed to support smooth service.
• Maintain Dineamic's high standards by ensuring food is prepared simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment, and supplies; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly, and safely.
• Ensure the kitchen, food preparation areas, and food storage areas meet sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Take responsibility for freshness and quality by accurately labeling food, ensuring proper rotation (FIFO), and maintaining sufficient stock for assigned station.
• Collaborate effectively and remain positive and efficient in a high-energy work environment.
• Practice safe inventory handling and portion control.
• Follow all company policies, sanitation guidelines, and food safety standards.
• Additional duties as needed within the scope of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of restaurant kitchen experience required; fine dining and/or high-volume restaurant experience preferred.
• Degree from a food service program, culinary school, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid Food Handler Certification required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands + Work Environment:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift)
• Ability to frequently lift, push, carry, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance.
• Continuous movement in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to complete tasks that require repetitive motion.
• Must be able to move safely through kitchen areas, including slick floors, hot surfaces, sharp tools, and tight spaces.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Personal Development
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with computers and POS systems

Benefits + Perks

• Paid Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K + Match
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Food & Beverage Discounts

DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.