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chicago, il • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Everygreen

AM Prep, AM Breakfast Cook, PM Line Cook — Opening Team at Mariela

At Mariela, we cook with intent. Our kitchen is the next project from the team behind  Mirra, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant , led by  James Beard–nominated chefs   who care deeply about flavor, discipline, and craft. Mariela’s menu leans into global coastal flavors, thoughtful sourcing, and precise execution in an energetic, service-driven dining room.

We are hiring for  AM Prep AM Breakfast Cook , and  PM Line Cook   roles to build a small, tight opening team. PM Line Cooks must have a minimum of  3 years’ experience   in quality-driven kitchens. We are flexible with scheduling and aim to accommodate as best as possible, with an average of  40 hours per week .

What you’ll do

  • AM Prep / Breakfast: handle organized prep, breakfast cookery, and opening responsibilities

  • PM Line: run a station with full ownership of mise en place, execution, and cleanliness during dinner service

  • Execute dishes to a high standard of consistency, timing, and seasoning

  • Uphold food safety, sanitation, and product quality standards at all times

  • Support a professional, calm, team-first culture on the line

What we’re looking for

  • AM roles: prior professional kitchen experience, strong work habits, and solid fundamentals

  • PM Line: minimum 3 years in scratch, chef-driven or high-volume quality kitchens

  • Strong knife work, clean station habits, and understanding of core techniques

  • Curiosity about flavor and ingredients, especially in coastal cuisines

  • Reliability, good communication, and openness to feedback

Why cook at Mariela

  • Work closely with  James Beard–nominated chefs   and the team behind  Mirra (Michelin Bib Gourmand)

  • Real pathway to advancement within a growing restaurant group

  • Exposure to thoughtful sourcing, tasting-driven R&D, and opening a restaurant from day one

  • Flexible scheduling with an average 40-hour week and a kitchen culture built on respect, teaching, and high standards

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