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. Some weekend morning hours available,
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
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Execute dinner service with accuracy, urgency, and care
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Keep your station clean, organized, and fully stocked
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Complete prep efficiently and maintain par levels
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Help with expediting and keep service running smoothly
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Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
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Communicate clearly and work as part of a respectful team
Qualifications
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2+ years of professional kitchen experience
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Strong prep and line skills
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Comfortable managing inventory and pars
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Calm, focused, and reliable under pressure
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Team-oriented and dependable
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Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts
What We Offer
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A chef-led kitchen focused on craft and consistency
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A positive, supportive team environment
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Clear systems and high standards
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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 Organizational Skills
Strong Time Management Skills
Commitment to Quality and Consistency
Strong Teamwork and Collaboration Skills
Ability to Collaborate Effectively With Team Members
Attention to Food Presentation
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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.
