Careers ▪ Kitchen

LINE AND PREP COOK

Location

Flossmoor Social, managed by 7th Floor Hospitality Group

Reports To

Executive Chef and General Manager

Status

Part time

Pay

$18 an hour

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Join the Mission

HOSPITALITY WITH PURPOSE

At 7th Floor Hospitality Group, we believe every plate tells a story. At Flossmoor Social, we cook for an experience rooted in creativity, community and care.

Inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, we believe every detail matters, from prep to plating. Our kitchen is the heartbeat of the room.

The Role

ROLE SUMMARY

You are the reason the food is consistent, on time and right. You prep and cook with precision, urgency and pride, and you hold our standards for taste, presentation and cleanliness. You like a busy kitchen, respect the brigade system and own your station.

Day to Day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Kitchen Execution and Food Quality

Prep with Purpose

Do daily prep following our recipes, kitchen guidelines and portion standards.

Cook with Precision

Work your station during service with consistency, timing and attention to detail.

Plate with Pride

Make sure every dish looks and tastes right before it leaves the pass.

Keep It Clean

Keep your station clean, sanitized and organized all service long.

Team and Culture

Support the Brigade

Communicate clearly with expo, the kitchen and the floor so service runs smoothly.

Respect the System

Follow the kitchen hierarchy, ticket flow and pacing.

Stay Hungry

Ask questions, ask for feedback and keep sharpening your technique and speed.

Have Each Other’s Back

Step in when a teammate needs help, no matter the task or station.

Operations and Integrity

Follow Protocols

Hold food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards at all times.

Control Waste

Prep, portion and store efficiently to cut waste and cost.

Label and Date

Keep product rotation and labels accurate on everything you prep.

Speak Up

Tell leadership about low inventory, equipment problems or safety concerns.

Continuous Growth

Know Your Craft

Learn the menu and the flavor profiles and stories behind each dish.

Learn, Share, Repeat

Be curious, come to training and keep growing as a cook and as a person.

Who Thrives Here

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Disciplined and Focused

You value order, timing and consistency in every step of service.

Pride in Your Craft

You care about the food you send out, even when no one is watching.

Team Minded

You know the kitchen is only as strong as its weakest station.

Calm Under Pressure

You stay composed in a rush, keep pace and reset for the next wave.

Growth Oriented

You take feedback with humility and use it to get better.

Guest Focused

You may not see the guest, but you cook like they are watching.

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

1 to 2 years in a professional kitchen or culinary program preferred.

Technique

Solid knife skills, a good handle on basic cooking methods and a willingness to learn more advanced technique.

Physical Readiness

Able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and move quickly in a high volume kitchen.

Availability

Available evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.

Why Flossmoor Social

INTENTIONAL HOSPITALITY

Inclusive Culture

Everyone is welcome at our table: team, guests and community alike.

Growth Driven

We invest in your personal and professional development.

Competitive Pay

Your work is valued and rewarded.

Perks with Purpose

Team meals, celebrations, workshops and events that actually matter.

How to Apply

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER

We are looking for cooks who want to leave an impression, not just clock in. Apply below in four short steps. Upload your resume or fill in your work history, and tell us in a few sentences what hospitality means to you.

Welcome to Flossmoor Social. Welcome to 7th Floor Hospitality.

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About You