Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours & Growth

Zazzo's Pizza; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus program

Over time available

Growth opportunities

Team-based culture

Meal discounts

Job summary

Zazzo's Pizza, a family-owned restaurant in Darien, IL, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare meals according to standard recipes, plate dishes, and help maintain a fast, high-quality service.

We value teamwork, strong food-safety practices, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Flexible shifts including weekends and evenings are available, with room for growth in a supportive, family-owned setting.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare and plate food to standard recipes.
• Strong understanding of proper food-handling and safety practices.
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Capacity to multitask and stay organized under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with staff and customers.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stock line at start of shift and prepare ingredients for service.
• Clean and restock line at end of shift; manage oils and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout service.
• Handle multiple orders efficiently while focusing on quality and speed.
• Adapt to varying roles and additional duties as needed.

Skills

Food prep

Team player

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Professional line cook tools

Job description

Zazzo's Pizza, a family-owned restaurant in Darien, IL, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare meals according to standard recipes, plate dishes, and help maintain a fast, high-quality service.

We value teamwork, strong food-safety practices, and the ability to multitask in a busy environment. Flexible shifts including weekends and evenings are available, with room for growth in a supportive, family-owned setting.