Line Cook

Hiring Line Cook at Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights

Scratchboard Kitchen is hiring a Line Cook to join our professional, chef-led kitchen in downtown Arlington Heights. We’re looking for cooks who care about craft, consistency, and working in a kitchen built on respect, communication, and clear systems.

This role is for dinner service, with some weekend morning hours available but not necessary. We value cooks who take pride in their work, stay organized, and want to grow their skills in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Execute dinner service with accuracy and care

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station

• Complete prep efficiently and manage pars with guidance and support

• Communicate clearly with the Team during service

• Follow food safety and sanitation standards

• Contribute to a calm, professional service environment

What We’re Looking For

• Professional kitchen experience preferred (line or prep)

• Strong fundamentals and a desire to improve

• Organized, reliable, and team-oriented

• Comfortable working dinner service in a structured kitchen

• Able to be on your feet for service and handle typical kitchen tasks

(If you don’t meet every qualification but feel this role fits you, we still want to hear from you.)

What We Offer

• A chef-led kitchen focused on seasonal cooking and technique

• A respectful, inclusive team culture

• Clear prep lists, pars, and service systems

• Steady dinner service hours and no late-night closes

• Opportunities to learn, cross-train, and grow within the kitchen

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.