Line Cook, BBQ & Smoked Meats | Soul & Smoke Chicago
Overview
You will own the line at Soul & Smoke as we expand our Chicago restaurant, prepping and firing smoked meats, grills, and sautés at 2+ locations with a catering arm. You'll join a tight-knit crew of 8-10 cooks working under a Chef de Cuisine who values precision and pace. This role stands out with pooled revenue share and a clear path to food truck operations if you hold a driver's license.
What You'll Do8
- 1Prep ingredients by cutting, chopping, and mixing according to recipes, then fire smoker, grill, and sauté stations during service
- 2Maintain food sanitation compliance by logging temperatures and storing items in walk-in coolers per HACCP standards
- 3Run inventory checks and complete storage logs for meat, produce, and dry goods each shift
- 4Expedite orders in a fast-paced environment, coordinating tickets with POS system and communicating timing to the team
- 5Support catering and production teams by batch-cooking brisket, pork shoulder, and sides for off-site events
- 6Break down and sanitize your station at close, including flat-top grills, fryers, and cutting boards
- 7Communicate proactively with cooks and managers on allergy alerts and modifications, keeping a positive attitude under pressure
- 8Cross-train on food truck operations, taking company van to deliver smoked meats to our 2 Chicago locations (if licensed)
Requirements7
- 12+ years of line/prep experience in a restaurant setting, with fine dining or expediting preferred
- 2Food handler's certificate preferred, or ability to obtain within 30 days
- 3Evening and weekend availability, with flexibility for holiday shifts and catering events
- 4Ability to walk and stand for 8+ hour shifts and lift up to 50 pounds
- 5Strong time management skills to juggle multiple stations during peak service
- 6Reliable transportation and a driver's license preferred for food truck and delivery runs
- 7Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen
Salary Insight
$35 - $46k per year
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