Cook

Friendly's Restaurants; L'Anse (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Discount program

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Friendly's Restaurants in United States is seeking a Grill Cook to prepare and deliver high‑quality meals quickly while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. You will learn and execute all recipe procedures and support a fast-paced dining environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to handle special requests with care, ensuring guest satisfaction and consistent quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Commercial food preparation background / experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, tasty, hot food fast to every guest.
• Maintain a clean, neat, safe food‑handling environment.
• Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kitchen.
• Be the final quality control checkpoint – be proud of everything.
• Work as a team – utilize our systems and procedures for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Commercial food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Grill Cook

Do you want to be part of a team whose mission is to Create Great Memories by bringing Family and Friends together? Year after year, we strive to be the best Friendly's we can be, because we owe it to our guests, consumers, and to our team. We are friendly people! Our team is filled with great people who are optimistic, fun, and always act with integrity. Be one of those Friendly people who are making a difference in the business and the communities we serve on a daily basis.

The Grill Cook Is Responsible and Accountable For

• Deliver high quality, tasty, hot food fast to every guest.
• Maintain a clean, neat, safe food‑handling environment.
• Maintain a constant state of urgency.
• Properly learn and execute all recipe procedures.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness per Friendly's safety and sanitation policies.
• Keep food orders flowing continuously from the kitchen.
• Be the final quality control checkpoint – be proud of everything.
• Be considerate of special requests and their importance.
• Always consider eye appeal as well as taste and temperature.
• Be a quality maniac! Make sure food arrives at the table at peak quality.
• Make products as fast as possible, with precision and fantastic eye appearance.
• Inform management of slow‑downs and the need to take corrective action.
• Work as a team – utilize our systems and procedures for maximum efficiency.
• Alert team members of online orders to ensure coordination of all products.
• Other duties as needed.

Our Business

We are poised for growth and we know that the best is yet to come for us. As an Employer of Choice, we offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth within a high‑performing and rewarding environment. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Our Benefits

The health and well‑being of our Restaurant Managers and Team Members is a high priority at Friendly's. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we believe these are key components of our total rewards and employment experience.

• Free on‑shift meals
• Discount program
• Flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends)
• Employee assistance program

Requirements

• Commercial food preparation background / experience preferred.
• Education: high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be capable of performing all functions and meeting all qualification standards.
• Must know safety information regarding all materials used within the scope of the work.
• Mobility and the ability to walk and stand during an entire shift or extended period of time.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must participate in company orientation and training.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Must be able to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform the job.