Pastry Prep Cook

If you have a passion in pastry, laminated doughs, fermentation and/or Sustainability, this could be the next step of your career. Daisies is looking for talented, dedicated, eager to learn Pastry Prep Cooks.   

We are looking for an experienced pastry cook to help drive the mornings with our experienced morning team. The ideal candidate is able to work fast and clean, is detail oriented, and has experience cooking in a high volume restaurant.  Offering vacation with tenure, and health insurance benefits options. 

Daisies, is a midwest, vegetable-focused, Italian inspired restaurant, nestled in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.

Daisies has been awarded a Michelin Green Star for sustainability (2023 & 2024), a Michelin Bib Gourmand (2018-2024), New York Times 2023 Restaurant List, James Beard Award Semi-Finalist (2024), Jean Banchet Awards "Best Restaurant" Finalist (2024). 

We believe we are a place where creativity meets tradition; our ever-changing menu (i.e. seasonal, changing sometimes daily in the summers), crafted around Midwest-grown vegetables and handcrafted pastas, is looking for someone to join our dedicated prep crew and hone their skills under our chef team.

The majority of our ingredients are sourced from our own family's farms in Michigan.

In this fast-paced kitchen, we will hone in on your existing skills and give you plenty of opportunity to learn new ones; you will leave each day at Daisies a better cook than when you walked in. Quick-learning, as well as a sense of urgency and drive, when it comes to your job here is essential.

Moreover, we recognize the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We deeply value your overall well-being. At Daisies, fostering your personal and professional growth is our unwavering pledge. We offer comprehensive training, individualized attention, and continuous educational opportunities to support your journey with us.

Additionally, your dedication to Daisies would come with optional benefits (with tenure):

• Health insurance after 90 days
• 401k plan after 1 year
• Paid time off

Ready to watch your culinary career blossom and be a part of an exceptional team? Apply to Daisies today and savor the opportunity to craft unique dishes in an exciting environment.

*This position requires the candidate to be able to lift 50 pounds and stand on your feet for extended periods of time. Must also have a "Food Handlers Certification.*