Cook

guernseysonic; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

guernseysonic is looking for a Cook in Normal, Illinois. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cooking, preparing, and packaging food products while adhering to operational and quality standards.

The job requires the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and the ideal applicant should have a general understanding of restaurant operations and outstanding communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety.
• Ability to handle food products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Required communication and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food products per operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas.
• Report issues to the Manager on Duty.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Basic math and reading skills

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