Cook

The Buona Companies; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PLAW)

Next Day Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Wages

Restaurant and Catering Discounts

401K with Employer Match (21+)

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Buona Companies is hiring a Cook in Illinois to prepare food to our high-quality standards and follow provided recipes. You will work across multiple stations including Beef, Pizza, and Prep while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen.

Responsibilities include following recipes, restocking the line, ensuring portion control, and delivering quality food to guests in dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru settings. Candidates should be able to stand long hours and lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Food handler certificate required.
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform multiple kitchen positions: Beef, Pizza, Broiler, Cafe/Salads & Prep.
• Follow recipes and food preparation processes including cooking, seasoning, grilling, chopping, dicing, cutting and slicing.
• Maintain proper portion control and monitor food levels on the line.
• Prepare quality food meeting Buona standards before serving guests.
• Restock the food line and comply with health and safety standards.
• Be efficient and accurate in fulfilling orders for dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru.
• Washing cookware, cleaning equipment, and sanitizing areas as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Fast-paced work

Food Handler certificate

Sanitation

Stamina

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Job description

From $16 per hour - $19 per hour , based on experience + tips

Job Summary:

As a Cook, you will be preparing food to our high-quality standards while maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace. You will cook food to order by following provided recipes and uphold the Buona standard.

Responsibilities:

• Learn the following positions: Beef, Pizza, Broiler, Cafe/Salads & Prep
• Follow recipes and food preparation processes properly such as cooking, seasoning, grilling, chopping, dicing, cutting and slicing
• Maintain appropriate portion control and monitoring food levels on the line
• Prepare quality food that meets our Buona standards
• Ensure all food is being made properly before being handed out to guests
• Restock food line
• Comply with health and safety standards for food, cleanliness and safety
• Be speedy and accurate in fulfilling orders
• Handle raw and finished waste according to established procedures
• Act with a sense of urgency with all guests, whether dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru
• Washing cookware and utensils and cleaning equipment as assigned
• Cleaning and sanitizing as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent communication and positive attitude
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must obtain Food Handler certificate
• Must work to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Paid Time Off (PLAW)**
• Next Day Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Wages
• Restaurant and Catering Discounts
• 401K with Employer Match (must be 21+ years of age)
• Flexible Spending Account*

**only eligible for Illinois locations

*our comprehensive insurance program is available to all full-time eligible employees. All Buona

employees become full-time eligible upon being employed for one full year, assuming an average of 30