Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, Buffalo Grove location is seeking Full-Service Line Cooks. Earn $18.25 - $21.50 per hour, with a focus on fast-paced line work across all stations. High-quality ingredients, strong kitchen discipline, and adherence to Lazy Dog standards are required.

Qualifications include 2–5 years on a busy line and basic English/Spanish communication. Education: High School (preferred). Perks include discounted benefits, emergency financial plan, and additional family-friendly growth

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Ability to cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workstation.

Responsibilities

• Cook on a fast-paced line, across all stations.
• Ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients are used.
• Follow recipes and display correct information on monitors during prep.
• Adhere to food safety procedures and sanitize equipment.
• Maintain PPE use and a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively; English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Skills

Line cook experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Buffalo Grove, 51 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

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.

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

What we offer:

• 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)

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.