Logan Square, Chicago | LoCo Food LLC
Compensation: $17.05–$18.00/hour + tips
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-level
Position: Line Cook
Noodlebird & Bird Bird Bakery & Cafe are looking for a dependable and experienced 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 weekend position , working approximately 11–12 hours each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday . This position will work brunch and continue through most of our PM dinner service .
We're also looking to expand and develop our brunch menu, so we're looking for someone who is excited to be part of growing that side of the restaurant while also supporting our established dinner service.
We're looking for someone who works well with others, stays organized during service, and takes pride in putting out consistent food. Wok experience is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person with a solid kitchen background.
Position DetailsSchedule: Friday, Saturday & Sunday — all three days are required
Hours: Approximately 11–12 hours per shift
The position includes:
Cooking and assisting with brunch service
Helping execute and grow our expanding brunch menu
Transitioning from brunch into afternoon prep and station reset
Working alongside our PM Line Cooks for most of dinner service
Assisting with restocking, cleaning, and other kitchen responsibilities between services
Experience: Minimum 2 years of line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant. Wok experience is preferred but not required.
Transportation: Reliable transportation to and from work is required.
ResponsibilitiesSet up and stock your station before service
Cook and plate menu items according to recipes and restaurant standards
Assist with both brunch and dinner service
Help support the continued development and execution of our brunch menu
Transition and reset stations between services
Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked throughout the day
Communicate with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly
Maintain consistency, quality, and proper portioning
Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
Complete prep, restocking, and closing tasks as assigned
Properly label, store, and rotate products using FIFO
Help maintain a clean and organized kitchen
Take ownership of your station and assigned responsibilities
Minimum 2 years of line cook experience
Must be available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Comfortable working 11–12 hour shifts
Able to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
Able to safely lift and carry at least 50 lbs
Able to work cleanly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
Reliable and punctual
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Comfortable taking direction and open to feedback
Takes ownership of their station and their work
Interested in learning, contributing, and helping us grow our brunch program
Willing to work multiple stations as needed
Noodlebird & Bird Bird are neighborhood restaurants focused on quality ingredients, scratch cooking, and providing a great experience for our guests. We believe a good kitchen runs on teamwork, communication, and consistency, and we're looking for people who share that mindset.
What We Offer$17.05–$18.00/hour + tips
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees
Paid sick time
PTO
Employee dining discounts
Opportunities to learn and grow within the company
Apply through Culinary Agents, please attach resume as a pdf.
or email your resume and a short introduction to .
Please tell us a little about your kitchen experience, your availability, and any experience you have working brunch, wok, grill, sauté, or other high-volume stations.
Compensation: $17.05–$18.00/hour + tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Time, PTO, Dining Discounts
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