Sochi Saigonese Kitchen is seeking experienced and hard-working part-time Cooks ( Chicago, IL ) - Mis en Place

** Learn elevated Vietnamese cuisine cooking techniques and be a part of a hardworking dedicated team that cares for and supports each other **

Sochi Saigonese Kitchen in Chicago, NY is seeking experienced and hard-working part-time Line Cooks to join our team.

At Sochi Saigonese Kitchen the flavors of each dish are inspired by wife-and-husband Chinh Pham and Son Do’s memories of growing up in Saigon. Sochiis introducing Chicagoans to a more traditional, yet elevated take on Vietnamese cuisine. It all comes down to the hidden details, the extra steps that people may not even notice, that make each dish we serve special.

The ideal candidate loves food, is creative, and has a passion for cooking. You are skilled at maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure and value teamwork. Your growth potential is strong.

Company culture:

• Respectful
• Motivating
• Engaging

Position:

• Line Cook

Compensation:

• $20 hourly + tips starting rate
• $140-170 average in tips received biweekly
• Paid biweekly by direct deposit
• Paid sick days

Other incentives:

• Cash Intensive bonus for working without taking a day off at the end of the year
• Other discounts
• Easily accessible by public transportation

Schedule requirements:

• 33-35 hours weekly
• 4 days per week

Language requirements:

• English
• Vietnamese helpful

Experience:

• 2+ years of previous experience in a similar role in a high-volume upscale casual or fine-dining restaurant
• Working knowledge of fry, grill, and sauté stations
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
• Knife handling skills
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)
• Familiar with operating and maintaining kitchen equipment (ensuring it’s kept clean and in excellent working condition)
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods

Key qualities sought:

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Stays calm under pressure (patient)
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Thrives well on a motivated team
• Self-motivated 
• Hard-working
• Challenging activity-oriented
• Repetitive task-oriented
• Detailed
• Organized and works clean
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Stable work history

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name + current contact info
• Please submit 2 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility required
• Must have transportation to and from work

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