Cook

guernseysonic; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

guernseysonic in Mount Vernon, Illinois, is seeking a Cook responsible for cooking, preparing, and packaging food products. The role requires knowledge of restaurant operations, effective communication skills, and the ability to follow directions.

Flexibility in scheduling is required, with the expectation to work irregular hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be prepared to work in a dynamic environment with various physical demands.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina to handle the demands of a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food products according to standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and perform sanitation duties.
• Report issues to management and assist in stock handling.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Basic math and reading skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Multi-tasking skills

Job description

Position: Cook

Immediate Supervisor: Manager on Duty (MOD)

Position Summary

This position cooks, prepares, and packages product.

Job Duties

• Cook, prepare, and package food product pursuant to operational and quality standards
• Operate dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, and food prep stations as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Perform regular cleaning and sanitation duties – including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease – pursuant to operational standards
• Regular attendance

Additional Duties

• Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
• Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required

Time/Shift Expectations

Flexible schedule, Irregular hours; days, nights; weekends; and holidays

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Knowledge/Skills
• General restaurant or retail knowledge
• Basic math and reading skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Multi-tasking skills

Work Environment

Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions