Line Cook

  • La Josie
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

La Josie, a family-owned Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant on Randolph Row, has been serving family recipes and supporting the best agave distillers from all regions of Mexico since May of 2017. In just a few short years, La Josie has become a beloved destination to eat, drink, and socialize in the West Loop. Our exceptional food menu is one of the most meticulously-crafted Mexican food menus in the City of Chicago, we are constantly experimenting, refining, and learning more about the regions, techniches, ingridients and traditions of Mexico.

La Josie is looking to add a passionate, experienced Line Cook. As one of Chicagos favorite Mexican restaurants, you should be a skilled Line cook with exceptional communicative capabilities. We are looking for someone who will be team-oriented, who want to be with us long-term, with a desire to dive deeper into the intricacies of Mexican cuisine.

Requirements

  • Motivated, innovative and creative
  • Excellent Time & attendance
  • 2+Yrs. Experience in a kitchen line
  • Passion for presentation and food styling
  • Sense of urgency to keep an organized station
  • Brunch, Lunch and Dinner service experience
  • Full availability mornings, evenings and weekends
  • Ability for follow directions
  • Bilingual, Spanish required
  • Good knowldege & understanding of Mexican cuisine or desire to learn more

Essential Duties & Responsibilties

  • 4-5 shifts per week
  • Abilty to work under pressure with grace and ease
  • Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude with a team player mindset
  • Love for exceptional food and exquisite style
  • Stay up to date with of food menu items, descriptors and updates
  • Maintain sanitary protocols
  • Maintain a polished posture.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid servsafe food handler, allergens certifications
  • Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Physical demands and work enviorment

  • Ability to be flexible and open-minded about job demands
  • Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant (generally between 0-50 lbs.)
  • Must be able to stand, walk, move during entire shift including frequent bending and stooping

La Josie is an equal opportunity employeer with growth potential. If you have a passion for hospitality and like the sound of this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

La Josie management Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($24.00 - $25.00)

Benefits & Perks: 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Ability for Follow Directions

Culinary Creativity

Positive Attitude

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Bilingual/Spanish

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Gallery La Josie's Main Bar Some of La Josie's delicious tacos! Ceviches Tacos y Agave Rooftop Rooftop Randolph Street Dining. Hoy por ti
Job ID: 482869717
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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