Line Cook
About this job
Line Cook – Kama Bistro (La Grange, IL)
Kama Bistro is hiring an experienced Line Cook for our La Grange location. We’re a modern Indian restaurant with three Chicago-area locations. Our kitchen moves fast, cooks from scratch and cares about every plate that goes out.
If you take pride in your craft and want to grow with a team that values consistency and quality, we want to meet you.
What you’ll do
- Skilled in sautee and grill
- Prepare and cook menu items to Kama Bistro’s recipes, portion standards and plating guidelines
- Run your station during service (tandoor, sauté, grill, frt or curry line), keeping tickets moving and quality consistent
- Do daily prep: chopping, marinating, making sauces and gravies, and par-cooking so your station is fully stocked before service
- Work with the expo, servers and other cooks so dine-in, takeout and delivery orders go out on time
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including correct temperatures, labeling, dating and FIFO rotation
- Keep your station clean and organized during the shift, and break it down fully at close
- Track inventory on your station and report low stock, waste and equipment problems to the Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager
- Follow allergen and dietary-restriction procedures carefully
- Support opening and closing kitchen checklists
- Help train new kitchen team members as you grow in the role
What we’re looking for
- 1–2+ years of line cook experience in a full-service restaurant (Indian cuisine experience is a plus, not required)
- Solid knife skills and a working knowledge of cooking techniques
- Ability to stay calm, accurate and fast during high-volume service
- Food Handler certification (or willingness to get it within 30 days)
- Reliable, punctual, and open to feedback
- Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
- Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
What we offer
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Competitive hourly pay: $(XX–XX)/hour, based on experience
- Staff meals and employee dining discounts
- Room to advance within a growing three-location restaurant group
Schedule: Full TIme Location: 9 S. Lagrange road, La Grange, IL
How to apply: Send your resume to (email) or apply in person at our La Grange location, (days/times).
Kama Bistro is an equal opportunity employer.
Schedule
Days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Shifts: Day, Night
More detail about Kama Bistro - La Grange part of Kama Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/59310-Kama-Bistro---La-Grange
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