Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Discounted benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC is seeking Full-Service Line Cooks for our Buffalo Grove, IL location. Earn $18.25-$21.50 per hour as you help hand-craft dishes in our scratch-kitchen environment.

Flexible scheduling and teammate discounts accompany a comprehensive benefits offering. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line, be able to work all stations, and maintain high standards for quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Guest-focused and able to multi-task in a busy kitchen.
• Basic English/Spanish communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and follow safety procedures.
• Monitor monitor for recipe accuracy and ensure proper adherence.
• Alert chef team to any product, equipment or food safety concerns.
• Work with a positive, team-oriented attitude to support growth.

Skills

Experience on line

Multitasking

English/Spanish

Team player

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $18.25 - $21.50 / hour.

Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen" We hand-craft everything in our kitchens. We are looking for talented individuals that want to grow with a company that cares.

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for Full- Service Line Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include set up, stock product, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dogs recipes.
• Ensure only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• Strive to never sell a dish that is not up to Lazy Dog Standards.
• Follow food safety procedures, clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team immediately of any product, equipment and/or food safety concerns.
• Guest focused and likes to multi-task.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills a plus.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handlers Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)