Line Cook

  • The Loyalist
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details John and Karen Shields' The Loyalist is expanding its back-of-house team. We're looking for an experienced line cook for a full time position. Duties include daily ownership over the preparation and ordering of your station's ingredients. Our cooks work a variety of stations, learning the techniques going into different components of each dish, under the mentorship of John Shields & Executive Chef Brian Francis.

The Loyalist menu introduces French technique to a dynamic neighborhood restaurant that also happens to serve one of the best burgers in the US. While we are well-known for our cheeseburger, the menu is intricate and very seasonal, following the same philosophy as our three-Michelin-star sister restaurant. Our 80-seat dining room serves 200-250 guests in a service, so understanding of organization and time management is key. This is a dynamic environment, so flexibility and a positive attitude are necessary to be successful in this position.

Hourly rate with service charges will range from $20-22/hour. Company-subsidized health insurance is available to all full-time employees after 30 days of employment. This position is roughly 45 hours per week, with 401k program eligibility after one year.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($16.20) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $325

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Food Preparation

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Ingredient Ordering

Teamwork

Ordering

Adaptability to Different Cooking Techniques

French Cooking Techniques

Attention to Detail

Ingredient Preparation

Strong Work Ethic

Organization

Willingness to Learn

Time Management

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Station Rotation

Customer Service Orientation

Flexibility

Creativity in Food Presentation

Positive Attitude

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Understanding of Seasonal Ingredients

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Job ID: 481106411
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025

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