Line Cook (Oak Lawn)

Line Cook

The cook is under the supervision of the Chef. The cook has the responsibility of preparing meals according to set standards and recipes. The cook is responsible for the stocking of inventory of all fresh and frozen food items, and keeping the kitchen and walk in coolers organized and clean. The cook is also responsible for complete clean up of the kitchen each evening.

Part time employees receive 25% off general programs with the exception of PDNA, contracted, trips and private lessons. In order to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff members, the Park District provides all staff with the opportunity to use our fitness facilities at the Community Pavilion and the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center free of charge.

The Oak Lawn Park District, incorporated in 1944, has a long and proud history of serving the recreational needs of our 56,000 residents with a myriad of recreational programs and services. We operate under the state tax cap as a municipal corporation, meaning we are our own taxing body. Overseen by a Board of five elected officials, the District manages a combination of 34 parks and facilities which cover over 280 acres. In addition, we manage a Special Recreation Cooperative that offers recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 9 municipalities.

The Oak Lawn Park District is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to the application and / or interview process should contact a representative of the Personnel Department.

Qualifications : Communication skills, ability to lift at least 45 pounds, high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

Immediate Supervisor : Chef

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for coordinating entire kitchen station and communicating with front-and back-of the house employees to provide a dining experience that meets our patron expectations
• Prepare patron orders in a timely manner
• Ability to answer questions pertaining to food
• Maintain clean service areas
• Process guest orders to ensure that all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner
• Assist other servers, bartenders, cooks and busboys as situations arise
• Wash dishes when needed
• Handles, stores and rotates products appropriately
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products to ensure a smooth service period
• Other duties as assigned

Marginal Functions : Any additional responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Considerations :

Psychological Considerations :

Environmental Considerations : Worker performs activities indoors. Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting and temperature. Worker may be exposed to CRT rays while working at computer. Worker may be involved in repetitive work (i.e. computer keyboarding, writing). Worker must be able to work indoors and outdoors on occasion in weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, and rain).

Cognitive Considerations :