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Line Cook at Thattu
Thattu
Chicago, Illinois
Hospitality
Posted 0 days ago
Job Description
Apply to join our Thattu culinary team! Thattu is a modern, approachable and unique concept featuring cuisine inspired from the southwestern coastal state of Kerala. Our food stall turned brick and mortar restaurant has received both local and national recognition. Located in the Avondale neighborhood, Thattu was recognized by the NY Times 2023 Restaurant List of the 50 places in the US, and NYT 2024 Best Restaurants in Chicago, and from Eater, one of the 10 Best New Restaurant in America in 2023. Check us out on Instagram @thattuchicago to see what we're up to!
We are currently seeking an experienced part-time PM Line Cook to join our culinary crew who are passionate, creative and care deeply about the food they create. *Minimum 2 years experience is required*
* Hourly rate is $19 + share of tips (typically $4-5 per hour) distributed on a bi-weekly basis, based on hours worked (historical average hourly rate $23-$24)
* Shift meal included
* Benefits: Health insurance (for full time position), sick leave, PTO
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
*Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items and weekly specials
* Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
* Available to work Friday-Saturday 3pm - 11:30pm with flexibility to add on 1 more shift
- Willingness to learn a new cuisine
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to chefs when quantities are low
- Accurately account for all items prepped
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
- Food Handler Certificate required
We are currently seeking an experienced part-time PM Line Cook to join our culinary crew who are passionate, creative and care deeply about the food they create. *Minimum 2 years experience is required*
* Hourly rate is $19 + share of tips (typically $4-5 per hour) distributed on a bi-weekly basis, based on hours worked (historical average hourly rate $23-$24)
* Shift meal included
* Benefits: Health insurance (for full time position), sick leave, PTO
Responsibilities and Qualifications:
*Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items and weekly specials
* Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
* Available to work Friday-Saturday 3pm - 11:30pm with flexibility to add on 1 more shift
- Willingness to learn a new cuisine
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to chefs when quantities are low
- Accurately account for all items prepped
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
- Food Handler Certificate required
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