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PM Line Cook
Scratchboard Kitchen
5 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Scratchboard Kitchen hiring PM Line Cook in Arlington Heights, IL

Scratchboard Kitchen hiring PM Line Cook in Arlington Heights, IL

PM Line Cook

Scratchboard KitchenMore Info

5 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Part Time • Hourly ($17.00 - $20.00)
Expired: Nov 7, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Now Hiring: PM Line Cook at Scratchboard Kitchen

Scratchboard Kitchen in downtown Arlington Heights is hiring experienced a PM Line Cook to join our professional, chef-led kitchen. We’re looking for cooks with strong skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating thoughtful, seasonal dishes made from quality ingredients.

Our kitchen is built on consistency, communication, and respect. We value cooks who take pride in their work, stay organized, and support the team while helping create a menu that flows naturally from one course to the next.

Responsibilities

  • Execute dinner service with accuracy, urgency, and care

  • Keep your station clean, organized, and fully stocked

  • Complete prep efficiently and maintain par levels

  • Help with expediting and keep service running smoothly

  • Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

  • Communicate clearly and work as part of a respectful team

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional kitchen experience

  • Strong prep and line skills

  • Comfortable managing inventory and pars

  • Calm, focused, and reliable under pressure

  • Team-oriented and dependable

  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts

What We Offer

  • A chef-led kitchen focused on craft and consistency

  • A positive, supportive team environment

  • Clear systems and high standards

  • Dinner service with steady hours and no late nights

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.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $20.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Basic Knife Skills

Leadership

Strong Time Management Skills

Strong Teamwork and Collaboration Skills

Attention to Food Presentation

Attention to Quality

Ability to Adapt to Changing Menus

Effective Time Management Skills

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Strong Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills During Service

Prep and Cooking Skills

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

Leadership Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Attention to Food Quality and Presentation

Strong Work Ethic

Attention to Detail

Ability to Maintain a Positive Attitude

Ability to Follow Instructions and Guidelines

Dressing Making

Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations

Adaptability

Ability to Take Constructive Feedback

Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth

Willingness to Learn and Grow in the Culinary Field

Time efficiency

Ability to Handle Stress Effectively

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Initiative and Proactivity in the Kitchen

Communication Skills

Respect for Colleagues and Kitchen Culture

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Maintain High Standards of Cleanliness

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina and Endurance

Physical Stamina

Food Handler Certification

Team Collaboration

Stress Management

Culinary Knowledge

Team Player

Service industry experience

Time Management Skills

Work Ethic

Collaboration skills

Frying

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Handle Stress

Basic Culinary Knowledge

Willingness to learn and grow

Collaboration

Meat Cookery

Creativity in Cooking

Physical strength and stamina

Organizational Skills

Vegetable Cookery

Proactive Mindset

Ability to Follow Recipes and Execute Dishes to High Standards

Positive Attitude

Collaboration and Respect for Leadership

Willingness to Learn

Cleanliness and Organization Skills

Ability to follow instructions

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2 Employee RecommendationsSee Details

Scratchboard Kitchen is an intimate restaurant seating about 70 guests that opened at the start of the pandemic in April 2020. The restaurant launched with a focus on brunch using local, seasonal ingredients and is now expanding to offer dinner services 3x/week to highlight Executive Chef Grace Goudie's culinary expertise. She worked under Chef Thomas Keller at Ad Hoc and The French Laundry and is bringing elevated dining to the Chicago suburbs. Winner of Daily Herald's "Best New Restaurant" in 2021 and Top Picks for "Best Brunch" and "Best Business Lunch" in 2022. We are currently offering a unique opportunity to join our team while we grow.

Leadership
Grace Goudie

Executive Chef

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