Cook - L'Americain - 2nd shift
$39,520–$62,400 year
On-siteWaukegan, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Execute daily prep and service with precision for traditional American cuisine, including burgers, chicken, flatbreads, and seasonal comfort food. Master scratch cooking techniques, grilling, and roasting using fresh, locally sourced ingredients under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. Maintain cleanliness, organize all kitchen areas, and participate in line checks to align with Chef standards. Follow health and safety regulations, support sanitation routines, and assist in educating front-of-house staff on daily specials. This 2nd shift-only role requires 1-2 years of pizza cooking experience, bi-lingual ability, and ServSafe certification. Join our team at L'Américain, Waukegan's top gaming and entertainment hub, where we prioritize guest experience and team development.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of previous pizza cooking experience
- Bi-lingual
- Knowledge of health and sanitation standards
- Proper cooking techniques and knife skills
- Food Knowledge
- Lift up to 25 - 30 lbs
- Stand for long periods
- Navigate crowded spaces
- Flexibility in bending and reaching
- Adaptability to casino conditions, including: Bright lights, Noise
- Able to obtain/maintain necessary licenses and/or certifications as required by local gaming regulations
- Able to obtain/maintain Food Handlers Serv Safe certifications as required by the Lake County Health Department regulations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with scratch cooking techniques
- grilling
- roasting
- working with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- participating in line checks
- maintaining cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
- ensuring prep and service align with the Chef's standards
- following all health and safety regulations
- support daily sanitation routines
- assisting in educating front-of-house staff on daily specials
- strong work ethic
- attention to detail
- ability to work as part of a team
- detail-oriented
- organized
- capable of executing precise techniques under pressure
- maintaining composure and cleanliness
- deep understanding of ingredients, presentation, and timing
- collaborative mindset
- respect for the hierarchy of the kitchen
- passion for hospitality
- take pride in contributing to an elevated guest experience through consistently exceptional cuisine
- adaptable
- coachable
- commitment to excellence
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