Chef de Partie

Cook – Daytime Hours, No Nights – LPM Kitchen

LPM Kitchen is a private chef and weekly meal-prep delivery company serving households across the North Shore. We cook everything from scratch out of The Hatchery in Garfield Park. We’ve doubled in size twice in the past 12 months and are still growing, and we’re looking for cooks to join our production team.

No nights, no late closes. This position is about 32 hours per week, Wednesday through Saturday, 9am–5pm, with Sundays optional based on business needs and additional hours available during busy weeks and events. As we grow, there’s room to move into a lead role for cooks who want more responsibility.

What you’ll do:

• Cook our weekly menus from scratch: proteins, sauces, grains, vegetables, and components in large batches
• Handle high-volume knife work and prep
• Follow standardized recipes accurately and consistently at scale, including scaling and measuring
• Portion and pack finished dishes into containers to spec
• Label, date, and store product according to food safety standards
• Keep your station and the kitchen clean and organized, including washing equipment as needed
• Work closely with the chefs and the rest of the team to hit weekly deadlines

What we’re looking for:

• 1+ years of kitchen experience (line, prep, catering, or similar)
• Solid knife skills and comfort with high-volume cooking
• Ability to read and follow recipes exactly
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and food safety
• Reliable, punctual, and easy to work with
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs
• Food Handler certification preferred (or willingness to obtain one)

Job details:

• $23–26/hour based on experience
• Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, approximately 9am–5pm; Sundays optional based on business needs
• Location: The Hatchery, 135 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago (Garfield Park)

To apply, send your resume or a short note about your kitchen experience.

Compensation: Hourly ($23.00 – $26.00)

Required Skills: Ability to work in a fast paced environment, Teamwork, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Quality, Ability to Follow Instructions, Safety Awareness, Multitasking, Willingness to Learn