PM Line Cook

Now Hiring: PM Line Cooks at Scratchboard Kitchen

Scratchboard Kitchen in downtown Arlington Heights is hiring experienced PM Line Cooks to join our professional, chef-led kitchen. We are looking for cooks with strong fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to stay focused and composed during service.

This is a kitchen built on consistency, communication, and respect. We value cooks who take ownership of their station, work clean, and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Execute dinner service with accuracy, urgency, and care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station

• Handle prep with efficiency and attention to par levels

• Assist with expediting and help keep service flowing

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

• Communicate clearly and contribute to a respectful kitchen culture

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen

• Strong prep, station management, and service execution skills

• Familiarity with inventory and par systems

• Calm and focused under pressure

• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet during long shifts

What We Offer

• A chef-led kitchen committed to quality and professionalism

• A supportive, growth-minded team environment

• Clear systems and high standards

• Dinner service with consistent hours and no late-night closings

About Scratchboard Kitchen
Scratchboard Kitchen is an upscale casual restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights serving simple yet elevated scratch-made breakfast and lunch fare, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. The menu is conceptualized by a Michelin trained chef who takes fine dining standards and applies them to a casual setting, ensuring high quality and standards. We are a growing company looking for the best talent in the industry.

If this sounds like your kind of kitchen, we want to hear from you. Let’s build something great together.