Temporary Line Cook

Join Our Team and Create Delicious Moments!

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

Are you passionate about cooking and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment Were looking for aTemporary Line Cook (Summer) to join our dynamic team at LaSalle Market! As a key member of our kitchen staff youll help prepare and cook delicious dishes while ensuring high-quality standards.

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes ensuring high standards of quality taste and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as grills fryers stoves and ovens to cook and prepare food quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure timely preparation of orders in a fast-paced environment keeping track of special requests and dietary restrictions.
• Assist with inventory control by restocking supplies as needed and ensuring kitchen items are organized and ready for use.
• Keep workstations kitchen tools and equipment clean and sanitized following food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely delivery of orders.
• Ensure the consistency of food quality portion sizes and presentation meeting the cafés standards.
• Follow all safety guidelines related to kitchen operations including proper handling of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure smooth and efficient service.

What Youll Need to be Successful:

• Prior experience in a kitchen or as a line cook.
• Basic understanding of food safety practices such as food handling cleaning and sanitation.
• Proficient in cooking techniques and the ability to prepare a variety of dishes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on food quality presentation and portion control.
• Ability to handle multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining a calm and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed.

Bonus if You Have These Skills:

• Culinary training or relevant certifications.
• Process Food Safety Certification (such as ServSafe or similar food safety training).
• Proficiency in using kitchen knives safely and effectively for prepping ingredients.
• Strong eye for plating food and attention to detail in the visual appeal of each dish.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions (e.g. gluten-free vegetarian vegan) and the ability to accommodate specific customer needs.
• Clear communication with fellow kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical Dental Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Group Term Life
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick & Personal Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity Accident Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Why Youll Love This Job:

• Youll be part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement - grow your career with us!

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Physical endurance including standing walking and performing tasks at a consistent pace throughout shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs including bags of ingredients food containers and kitchen equipment.
• Frequent use of hands for tasks like chopping stirring and operating kitchen equipment.
• Ability to bend stoop and reach to access ingredients kitchen tools or restock items in cabinets or refrigerators.
• Exposure to hot temperatures from ovens stoves fryers and grills as well as cold temperatures from refrigerators and freezers.
• Kitchen environments can be noisy due to the operation of equipment conversation among staff and the sounds of cooking.
• Must adhere to hygiene and food safety standards including cleaning cooking stations handling food properly and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based onindividual qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Company Overview: RW Solutions a part of CW groupis a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Were proud to offer a wide range of services from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do and we continue to work toward a brighter more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job-related factors such as skills experience education and internal equity in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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