Line Cook

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; South Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Dining and Carryout

40% Retail Wine

20% Retail and Private Events

Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Team Member Discounts

Wine and Culinary Education

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to craft memorable dishes in a fast-paced upscale casual setting. You will set up your station, follow recipes, and use the KDS system to manage cook times while delivering consistent presentation.

This role offers a compensation range of $18.00 to $23.00 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including medical, 401(k), paid time off, and team member discounts.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Multitasking

English communication

Team player

Tools

KDS system

Job description

At 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.

Compensation Range: $18.00 to $23.00 per hour

What You’ll Get

• Incredible Discounts:
  • 50% Dining and Carryout
  • 40% Retail Wine
  • 20% Retail and Private Events
  • Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Pay Access before Pay Day
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Time Off
• Access to Team Member Relief Program
• Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health, legal and financial counseling.
• “Everyday Benefits” Program to include insurance coverage (pet, life, auto, home/property) and employee discounts on goods and services
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wine and Culinary Education
• Career Growth Flight Plan
• Team Member Rewards, Tenure Recognition and Referral Bonuses

What You Will Do

• 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

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

Stay in Sync

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

Make It Personal

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

Add a Touch

• 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

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.

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.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.