Line Cook

4 years

PM Line Cook

If you have a passion in Pasta, Fermantation and/or Sustainability, this could be the next step of your career. Daisies is looking for talented, dedicated, eager to learn Line Cooks. Potential candidates must work well with others, have a sense of urgency, and enjoy from scratch cooking. We strive for all members of our team to take pride in their work and take ownership of everything they produce. ***Pasta cooking experience is a huge plus***

Daisies , is a midwest, vegetable-focused, Italian inspired restaurant, nestled in Chicago 's Logan Square neighborhood .

Daisies has been awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainability (2023 & 2024), a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2018-2024), New York Times 2023 Restaurant List, James Beard Award Semi-Finalist (2024), Jean Banchet Awards "Best Restaurant" Finalist (2024).

We believe we are a place where creativity meets tradition ; our ever-changing menu (i.e. seasonal, changing sometimes daily in the summers), crafted around Midwest-grown vegetable and handcrafted pastas, is looking for someone to master and manage their own station as a Line Cook , with the guidance and support of our dedicated prep cooks and sous chefs.

Some of our specialties include fermentation (i.e. peppers, tomato, celery, fennel, mushrooms, etc.), pasta production from scratch, and fresh and ethically sourced ingredients. We have 30+ menu items, including 10-12 handmade pastas. The majority of our ingredients are sourced from our own family's farms in Michigan.

In this fast-paced kitchen, we will hone in on your existing skills and give you plenty of opportunity to learn new ones ; you will leave each day at Daisies a better cook than when you walked in. Quick-learning, as well as a sense of urgency and drive, when it comes to your job here is essential.

Moreover, we recognize the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance . We deeply value your overall well-being. At Daisies, fostering your personal and professional growth is our unwavering pledge. We offer comprehensive training, individualized attention, and continuous educational opportunities to support your journey with us.

Additionally, your dedication to Daisies would come with optional benefits (with tenure):

• Health insurance after 90 days
• 401k plan after 1 year
• Paid time off

Ready to watch your culinary career blossom and be a part of an exceptional team? Apply to Daisies today and savor the opportunity to craft unique dishes in an exciting environment.

*This position requires the candidate to be able to lift 50 pounds and stand on your feet for extended periods of time. Must also have a "Food Handlers Certification.*

*For the right candidate, we would consider a compensated relocation package with tenure.*

Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $24.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Kitchen Management

Pasta Cooking

Adaptability

Menu Development

Creativity

Vegetable Focused Cooking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Scratch Cooking

Passion for Sustainability

Time Management

Culinary Knowledge

Sustainability

Problem Solving

Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth

Pasta Production

Ability to follow instructions

Passion for culinary arts

Working Well With Others

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Commitment to Sustainability

Ownership

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

fermentation

Willingness to Learn

Ingredient Sourcing

Customer Service Orientation

From Scratch Cooking

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Fast Paced Kitchen Experience

Ability to Follow Recipes and Instructions

Fast paced Kitchen

Knowledge of food safety practices

Taking Pride in Work

Culinary Creativity

Quick Learning

Sense of Urgency

Healthy Work Life Balance

Food Handling

Drive

Well Being

Training and Development

Health and safety standards

Teamwork

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Physical Fitness (Ability to Lift 50 Pounds and Stand for Extended Periods of Time)

Standing for Extended Periods of Time

Food Handlers Certification

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