Line Cook: Craft Fine-Dining Plates & Team Focus

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

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.