Cook

Lazy Dog Family LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 52,266,000 - 61,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted benefits

Emergency financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity theft insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Buffalo Grove is hiring full-time cooks to join our Scratch Kitchen team. Earn $18.25–$21.50 per hour as you prepare and present dishes across all stations, using fresh ingredients and following Lazy Dog recipes.

We value guest focus, teamwork, and safety with proper PPE and sanitation practices. Qualified candidates bring 2–5 years on a fast-paced line, strong English skills (Spanish a plus), and a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
• Accountable for all cooking stations to include set up, stock, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes.
• Ensure only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain PPE and clean workplace.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock assigned cooking stations.
• Cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes.
• Ensure proper recipe display and adherence during preparation.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team to any product or safety concerns.
• Work as a team to deliver great dining experiences.

Skills

Line cook experience

English/Spanish

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

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:

• 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

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

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