Line Cook

Crowds gather at urbanbelly for a taste of Chef Bill Kim’s original and playful take on dumplings, rice and noodle bowls with an emphasis on bold flavors and local ingredients. 

Line Cook Responsibilities: 

• Perform many basic tasks of food preparation and organization in the kitchen.
• Effectively communicate with other members of the kitchen staff.
• Report to duty punctually, wearing the correct uniform.
• Run the line during service, ensuring that the highest standards are met and that communication between all team members is efficient and polite.
• Produce menu items by maintaining high standards to achieve the correct quality and portion size.
• Monitor the quality of orders so that only those which meet our high standards are served to our guests.
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift and within set-up and clean down procedures. 
• Ensure all guest allergies are noted and handled appropriately. 
• Adhere to time limits for meal preparation and service.
• Observe the company’s fire plan and health safety policy.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives

The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the Line Cook position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons. 

Line Cook Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation (earn immediately, up to 40 hours in your first year) 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• Premium holiday pay  
• Dining Discount and Family Meal 
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurances (must average 30 hrs/week) 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Critical Accident Insurances Offered 
• Naturalization Exam Reimbursement 
• Referral Program Bonus 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits 
• Chicago Athletic Clubs discount

• At least 18 years of age 
• High school education or equivalent 
• 1-2 years of experience 
• Basic computer skills 
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis 
• Frequent long periods of standing and walking are expected during the workday 
• Ability to reach for objects and stoop or bend as needed to perform job duties 
• This position may involve visual and auditory tasks, including the ability to see and hear adequately to perform job functions 
• Speak and hear
• Continuously or periodically bend, twist, lean, lift, push, pull, kneel, bend, walk, stand, stoop, and crouch for extended periods of time