Cook

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

Job summary

guernseysonic in Pekin, Illinois is seeking a Cook to manage the preparation and packaging of food products according to operational standards. The role requires ensuring cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, general restaurant knowledge, and the ability to multitask. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, including availability for days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of restaurant operations and safety standards.
• Effective communication skills to interact with team and customers.
• Ability to manage cooking tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food products as per standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment and stations as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

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