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The Purple Pig Restaurant
Line Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,841 / year median in Illinois
+1% projected growth
Job Description
We're not looking for someone to just work a station. We're looking for cooks who want to become exceptional. The Purple Pig Oak Brook is building a kitchen dedicated to craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Under new leadership, we're assembling a team of professionals who care deeply about ingredients, technique, and executing great food every service. If you're the type of cook who enjoys learning new techniques, asks questions, and takes pride in doing things the right way, you'll fit in here. What Makes Our Kitchen Different Every day you'll work with techniques and ingredients that most restaurants simply don't offer. Fresh handmade pasta made in-house Charcoal and live-fire cooking Whole-animal butchery and fabrication House-made charcuterie Fresh breads and pastry Fermentation and preservation Scratch sauces, stocks, and desserts Seasonal menus that continue to evolve This is a kitchen where you'll continue learning—not repeating the same menu every day. Responsibilities Execute dishes with consistency, urgency, and attention to detail Prepare ingredients from scratch using established recipes and techniques Set up, maintain, and clean your station to professional standards Complete prep lists accurately and efficiently Maintain food safety, organization, and sanitation throughout your shift Practice proper food rotation, labeling, and waste management Support your teammates and contribute to a positive, accountable kitchen culture Who You Are You have previous line cook or prep cook experience in a scratch kitchen. You genuinely enjoy cooking and want to improve every day. You thrive in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality. You show up on time, work hard, and take ownership of your station. You welcome coaching and constantly look for ways to improve. You care about your teammates as much as you care about your food. Experience with pasta, butchery, fermentation, bread, pastry, or live-fire cooking is a bonus—but attitude, professionalism, and work ethic matter even more. What You'll Receive $22-24/hour based on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Employee dining discounts Opportunities for advancement Ongoing mentorship and training from an experienced culinary leadership team A chance to develop skills that will elevate your career We believe great restaurants are built by great people. We invest in our team, challenge each other to improve, and take pride in producing food we're excited to serve. If you're looking for more than just another line cook job—if you want to build a career and work alongside people who care about the craft—we'd love to hear from you