Line Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Early Pay Access

Wine Education

Career Growth Flight Plan

Team Member Rewards

Job summary

Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk is seeking a Line Cook who crafts memorable experiences one plate at a time. You will work with precision, urgency, and pride to translate high standards into guest memories, starting with your station, recipes, and presentation.

Pay Range: $15 - $22 per hour, with compensation determined by skills and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities within the Cooper’s Hawk family.

Qualifications

• Six months or more of line cook experience in upscale casual restaurants or similar.
• Strong knife skills and basic cooking knowledge.
• Able to stand and move for long periods.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up your station for success and keep it running smoothly through every shift.
• Follow recipes, control portions, and nail presentation every time.
• Properly use the KDS system to manage cook times, while preparing and multitasking several dishes at a time.
• Keep your area clean, stocked, and safe.
• Stay sharp and step in where needed to support the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and managers.
• Work as one team to time dishes and keep the line flowing.
• Take pride in every plate because it reflects your craft.
• Cook with care, even if you never meet the guest.
• Handle the little things that make a big impact, from clean equipment to an organized walk in.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

At Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, our Line Cooks do more than follow recipes. They craft unforgettable experiences, one plate at a time. With precision, urgency, and pride, you will help turn our high standards into something truly special for every guest. This is where culinary skill meets connection, and where every dish has the potential to create a lasting memory.

Pay Range: $15 - $22 per hour. Pay offered is determined by skills, qualifications and experience.

What You Will Get

• 50 percent Dining and Carryout Discount; 40 percent Retail Wine Discount; 20 percent Discount on Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Wine Tastings for Two
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules
• Early Pay Access
• Wellness and Mental Health Support
• Wine and Culinary Education
• Career Growth Flight Plan
• Team Member Rewards, Milestone Recognition, and Referral Bonuses

What You Will Do

Show Up Ready: Come prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.

• Set up your station for success and keep it running smoothly through every shift.
• Follow recipes, control portions, and nail presentation every time.
• Properly use the KDS system to manage cook times, while preparing and multitasking several dishes at a time.

Own What You See: Take responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.

• Keep your area clean, stocked, and safe.
• Stay sharp and step in where needed to support the kitchen.

Stay in Sync: Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.

• Communicate clearly with teammates and managers.
• Work as one team to time dishes and keep the line flowing.

Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor the experience.

• Take pride in every plate because it reflects your craft.
• Cook with care, even if you never meet the guest.

Add a Touch: Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.

• Handle the little things that make a big impact, from clean equipment to an organized walk in.

What You Will Bring

• At least 18 years of age.
• Six months or more of line cook experience in upscale casual restaurants or similar.
• Strong knife skills and basic cooking knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Team first attitude and passion for high quality food.
• Able to stand and move for long periods, lift 50 pounds, and work weekends or holidays.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.

Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper's Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.