eden - Line Cook in Chicago, Illinois at Eden restaurant

Title: Line Cook

Reports To: eden Sous Chef

Hours: Varies according to tasting schedule, business needs

Rate: $19-23/hour, based on experience

Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen and have a passion for food? Are you looking for an opportunity to build a successful culinary career? Would you like to join an innovative company that values hard work and creating special moments for the people we serve? If this sounds like you, apply today for this culinary position and join our hospitality team!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Food Handler's certification
• 3+ years kitchen experience, with at least 1 year exposure to fine dining
• Advanced culinary knowledge and excellent knife skills
• Ability to read, write, and follow recipes
• Effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift at least 50 pounds
• Available to work nights and weekends

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Following station mise-en-place lists, setting up station, and prepping items for service
• Working with eden Sous Chef, bring note of any missing items, change in prep lists/pars, or ordering needs
• Maintaining organization of prep/storage areas, regularly rotating products and cleaning

In addition to the above, position will be exposed to menus/production for Paramount Events, and occasionally have the opportunity the work off-premise events.

ABOUT PARAMOUNT EVENTS

At Paramount Events, our strong values and hard work ethics extend to every event we encounter. As a woman-owned and green-certified business, we offer full-service and drop-off catering options that specialize in all-natural and fresh food year-round. We combine culinary experiences with innovative catering and impeccable service to bring Chicago's finest chef-driven cuisine to any table. No matter the size of an event, we strive to ensure that every moment is special, and every menu is unique and fully customized.

Our team is full of talented individuals who are passionate about hospitality and expertly curated experiences. We provide hands-on training in-house and on-site to help our employees thrive in their positions. Our high standards of service wouldn't be possible without our hardworking, dedicated team, which is why we are proud to offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a family-oriented environment that encourages growth and new opportunities.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Free parking
• Snack and beverage bar