Cook - L'Americain - 2nd shift
$39,520–$62,400 year
On-siteWaukegan, Illinois, United States
Waukegan, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$39,520–$62,400 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Execute daily prep and service with precision under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs, focusing on traditional American cuisine including burgers, chicken, flatbreads, and seasonal comfort food. Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas while following health and safety regulations, and assist in educating front-of-house staff on daily specials. This night-only role requires proficiency in scratch cooking techniques, grilling, and roasting with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Candidates must obtain necessary licenses and maintain Serv Safe certifications.
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
- Experience with grilling
- Experience with roasting
- Experience working with fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Experience participating in line checks
- Experience maintaining cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
- Experience ensuring prep and service align with the Chef's standards
- Experience following all health and safety regulations
- Experience supporting daily sanitation routines
- Experience assisting in educating front-of-house staff on daily specials
- A strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Capable of executing precise techniques under pressure
- Maintaining composure and cleanliness
- A deep understanding of ingredients
- A deep understanding of presentation
- A deep understanding of timing
- A collaborative mindset
- Respect for the hierarchy of the kitchen
- Demonstrate passion for hospitality
- Take pride in contributing to an elevated guest experience
- Consistently exceptional cuisine
- Proficiency in preparing classic American dishes such as burgers, chicken, flatbreads, and seasonal comfort food favorites
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