Line Cook

True Food Market; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant dining discount

Pet insurance

Health care options

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Chicago is seeking an experienced full-service Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen. You will prep, cook, and plate dishes across stations such as Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill, with a focus on made-to-order accuracy and quality.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months of line experience, can handle active service, and thrive on teamwork under pressure. Benefits include a dining discount and health-related perks.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of full-service restaurant line experience preferred.
• Experience executing made-to-order food during active service.
• Comfortable working a station and keeping pace with ticket volume.

Responsibilities

• Execute made-to-order dishes during busy lunch and dinner service.
• Prepare starters, entrées, pizzas, and more across assigned line stations.
• Follow recipes, portions, ticket timing, and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency and presentation during high-volume service.
• Keep your station clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Assist with prep and opening/closing responsibilities.
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, knives, and equipment.

Skills

Line cook experience

Multi-station experience

Knife skills

Teamwork under pressure

Availability for nights/weekends/hols

Job description

WE BELIEVE THAT A LIFE OF PURPOSE HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

WHO WE'RE INVITING TO THE TABLE

We’re looking for an experienced full-service Line Cook who knows how to work a busy restaurant line and execute during high-volume service. You’ll prep, cook, and plate dishes to order across stations such as Pantry, Pastry, Pizza, Wok, Sauté, or Grill. Previous full-service, made-to-order line experience is important for success in this role, and experience working multiple stations is a big plus.

And a restaurant-industry perk worth calling out: we close at 9 PM five nights a week —no late-night closes!

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Execute made-to-order dishes during busy lunch and dinner service
• Prepare starters, entrées, pizzas, and more across assigned line stations
• Follow recipes, portions, ticket timing, and quality standards
• Maintain consistency and presentation during high-volume service
• Keep your station clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service
• Assist with prep and opening/closing responsibilities
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
• Prepare ingredients by portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and mixing
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, knives, and equipment

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• 6+ months of full-service restaurant line experience preferred
• Experience executing made-to-order food during active service
• Comfortable working a station and keeping pace with ticket volume
• Experience on multiple stations such as Grill, Sauté, Wok, Pizza, or Pantry is a plus
• Strong knife skills and ability to consistently execute recipes
• Passion for great food and quality presentation
• Teamwork, speed, communication, and organization under pressure
• Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and continuously bend, reach, and twist

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• No late nights—we close at 9 PM most nights
• AM, PM, and mid-day shifts available
• Part-time schedules up to 40 hours available
• A professional, successful work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program designed to help you reach the next step in your career
• Part-time team members have access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options
• Pet insurance for your fur babies
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc to help you and your family address everyday challenges
• Restaurant dining discount
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities
• Eligibility to give to and receive from the True Giving Fund, which supports team members through life-changing events

We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran s