Line Cook / Pizzaiolo / Garde Manger / Grill

About Wildcrust: Wildcrust is a full-service restaurant that combines traditional Neapolitan techniques, fine-dining flavors, and a 48-hour fermented dough for uniquely elevated, wood-fired sourdough pizza. We are a unique collective of culinary and business professionals who are passionate about exceptional food. Proudly, we are excited to open our first brick and mortar restaurant, Wildcrust, in Highland Park. Our mission is to provide exceptional food and service to our customers, while caring for our people and bettering our community.

As part of Wildcrust's opening team, you would be training and working under our Head Chef, Miles Okabayashi, who is a Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and has extensive experience working at top fine-dining or Michelin restaurants in both New York and Los Angeles (Perry Street, The Modern, The Fulton, Torishin, Uncle Boons, and Republique).

Wildcrust will be opening in early October. All BOH staff will participate in two weeks of paid training prior to our soft and grand openings.

Position Overview: We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Line Cooks and Pizzaiolo for our Wood-Fire Oven, Garde Manger, Wood-Fire Grill stations. This is a great opportunity to expand your skill set and grow with our company as a hard-working and curious cook. If you strive for excellence, like to have fun in a fast-paced and positive work environment, and seriously love cooking, please apply.  We look forward to meeting you! 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare food that meets Wildcrust's quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation standards
• Ensure all products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out)
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health, and sanitation standards
• Follow company policies, procedures, guidelines, and recipies
• Properly set up workstation with mise en place and necessary tools
• Adeptly use a variety of cooking techiniques and apparatus, including wood-fire oven and grill
• Prepare and portion large volumes of pizza dough
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by Chefs

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience working in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Strong Knife skills, plating techniques, and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and complete a prep list in an organized and efficient manner
• Knowledge and/or experience with dough/pizza or wood fired cooking is a plus but not required
• Ability to work in a positive team setting
• Flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and weekends
• Culinary Degree or equivalent experience a plus, but not required

Compensation:

• Hourly ($21 - $26) plus tips
• Benefits: Health insurance, family meal, dining discounts