Line Cook

About this position

Logan Square, Chicago | LoCo Food LLC

Compensation: $17.50–$18.00/hour + tips
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-level
Position: Line Cook

Noodlebird is looking for a dependable and experienced PM Line Cook to join our kitchen team. We are a fast-casual restaurant in Logan Square serving live-fire BBQ, handmade noodles and dumplings, and seasonal dishes made from scratch.

This is a full-time position, Wednesday through Sunday, focused on our PM dinner service. We're looking for someone who works well with others, stays organized during busy service, and takes pride in preparing consistent, high-quality food.

Wok experience is preferred but not required. We're happy to train the right person with a solid kitchen background.

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday (all five days required)

Shift: PM dinner service, including preparation and closing responsibilities

Starting Pay: $17.50–$18.00/hour + tips

• Set up, stock, and maintain an organized workstation

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards

• Maintain food quality, consistency, and proper portioning during service

• Complete daily prep, restocking, cleaning, and closing tasks

• Properly label, store, and rotate products using FIFO

• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures

• Communicate effectively and support fellow kitchen team members

• Work multiple stations as needed and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

• Minimum 2 years of line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant

• Must be available Wednesday through Sunday

• Wok experience preferred but not required

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure

• Positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to learn

• Comfortable taking direction and receiving feedback

Noodlebird is a neighborhood restaurant focused on quality ingredients, scratch cooking, and bold Asian-inspired flavors. We believe a successful kitchen runs on teamwork, communication, and consistency, and we're looking for people who share that mindset.

• $17.50–$18.00/hour + tips

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees

• Paid sick time and PTO

• Employee dining discounts

• Opportunities to learn and grow within the company

Apply through Culinary Agents and attach your resume as a PDF.

Or email your resume and a short introduction to noodlebirdkitchen@gmail.com.

Please include your relevant kitchen experience, availability, and any experience working wok, grill, sauté, or other high-volume stations.

Compensation: $17.50–$18.00/hour + tips

Location and commute

Chicago, IL .

Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.

How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3136502335.