Prep & Line Cook

Prep & Line Cook

1746 West Division Street, Chicago, IL Full/Part Time • Hourly ($25.00 - $33.00) Expires: Oct 3, 2026

Tortello is looking for hybrid Garde Manger, Prep Cook and Pastry Cook at our awarded Italian neighborhood restaurant. This role is 30-35 hours per week roughly Wednesday through Sunday 9-4pm. It is a hybrid position that supports the line during lunch at the garde manger position while contributing to prep as well. The ideal candidate will also have some pastry experience to support our small but excellent authentic Italian pastry program on the weekends. Positive attitude, ability to flex between roles, and appreciation for quality ingredients and craftsmanship required.

We are committed to supporting positive work/life balance with a maximum 40 hour work week, two days off every week, paid vacation, sick leave, and closure on major holidays. Healthcare, dental, vision plans. Dining perks and a matching 401k plan. Tortello is an Italian-owned pasta shop & restaurant rooted in artisanal craft, simple exceptionally high quality ingredients, and the food traditions of Italy. A three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner and Wicker Park neighborhood gem, we are looking for truly passionate leaders to join our team. Tortello is committed to exceptional yet simple food. We arm the kitchen with only the very best – from the flour we import, to the eggs we collaborated on with a local farm to improve quality, to the scratch cooking of everything in-house. Tortello is committed to creating a positive, problem-solving and kind culture. Ideal candidates will have an appreciation for "Nonna's cooking," a proven record of craft and leadership, and a contagious passion for our food and business.

As Garde Manger, you will:

• Prep and work the salad and dessert station during lunch hours
• Prepare pizza fritta dough
• Produce small weekend pastry program
• Produce daily pars efficiently
• Perform basic math and measuring skills
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
• Perform other work related duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

• Strong work ethic, communication and time management skills
• Positive, proactive problem-solving. A strong focus on solutions vs problems.
• An extraordinary sense of team and collaboration without ego
• Ability to shift between types of tasks with ease

Requirements:

• 2+ years of line/prep, pastry experience preferred as well
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 10 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Tortello is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: Hourly ($25.00 - $33.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Creativity in Food Preparation
• Customer Service Orientation
• Quality Control
• Efficiency in Food Production
• Collaboration in a Kitchen Environment
• Passion for culinary arts