Cook

Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

401(k) with company match after 1 year

Anniversary pay

Meal discounts

Career opportunities

Job summary

Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC in Lincolnwood, IL is seeking culinary-minded team members to join our kitchen staff. Responsibilities include setting up prep and line stations, cooking to recipes, and maintaining clean, sanitary work areas.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, lift up to 60 pounds, and collaborate with a team to deliver quality meals. Competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and stocking prep and line stations
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes, quantity calls, and specification while maintaining portion control systems
• Inspecting food preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food‑handling practices
• Substituting for or assisting other cooks and kitchen positions during peak business periods

Skills

Culinary experience

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Benefits

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week
• Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service
• Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow

Responsibilities

• Setting up and stocking prep and line stations
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes, quantity calls, and specification while maintaining portion control systems
• Inspecting food preparation and serving areas, tools, and equipment to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food‑handling practices
• Substituting for or assisting other cooks and kitchen positions during peak business periods

Physical Job Requirements

• Must meet the minimum age requirement and be authorized to work in the country you are applying
• Culinary experience preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 60 pounds safely
• Ability to move about the restaurant and remain standing for an 8‑12 hour shift
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi‑task

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - $25.00 /Hr.