Line Cook- Broiler // Ditka's Grill Wheaton

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after shift.  
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times.  
• Sets up work station for maximum productivity and efficiency consistent with company guidelines  
• Prepares all food according to the Company’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.  
• Enforces all cost control requirements within his/her control.  
• Adheres to all food cost control systems – ‘NO TICKET, NO FOOD , proper portions and discussion with management about product out of date 
• Prioritize tasks to maximize use of time.  
• Date, label, and rotate all products as prescribed.  
• Assists in the cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of all back-of-house storage areas.  
• Completes all assigned prep work within assigned timelines (if applicable).  
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.  
• Ensures a harassment free environment through proper personal conduct.  
• Upholds safety and security standards at all times.  
• Maintains professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.  
• Complete other job duties as assigned by the Manager.

• Follows all personal behavior guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Ability to read and understand recipes and procedures for the proper preparation of all food items. 
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment safely.  
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.  
• Inspires cooperation and teamwork through positive attitude, and enthusiasm.  
• Able to remain positive and calm under stressful conditions.  
• Dependable, trustworthy
• Exhibits neat, clean and professional image at all times.  

• Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds several times per shift.  
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and/or operate in work area.  Bending, turning, twisting upper body, reaching for up to x amount of times per day.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 4 hours.  
• This position requires work in hot environments both front of the house and in the back of the house for a restaurant

• Must meet any federal, state, county or municipal regulations pertaining to the service of food and beverages, e.g., ServSafe Certifications.    
• Ability to understand dangers of chemical use and must follow all OSHA related MSDS (now MSD) information as written 
• Team Members must work well with limited supervision within their specific position functions but must be highly interactive with other Team Members to accomplish work.  

• Minimum 3 year experience working as Line Cook in a similar restaurant concept.  
• Preferred ability to speak and understand English and Spanish at a conversation level, as well as reading and understanding recipes written in English
• Ability to perform the tasks as described above
• Additional culinary education preferred