Cook

Red Lobster, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Dining discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers flexible scheduling and competitive wages. As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dining experiences by preparing and cooking delicious meals while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This dynamic role requires a team player who can handle the physical demands of the job and is passionate about culinary excellence. With opportunities for training and career advancement, this is an exciting time to be part of a family-oriented restaurant that has been serving communities for over fifty years. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive in a welcoming workplace!

Qualifications

• Culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds safely.
• Team player with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and stocking prep and line stations.
• Prepping, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas and equipment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Why You Want to Work Here:

• We offer weekly pay and competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
• Benefits, including a dining discount. For more information, visit our benefits page

Who We Are:

It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special: a connection to seafood and the coast. Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion. We proudly set the table for our guests' favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work. We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.

Your responsibilities as a Cook will include, but are not limited to:

• 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

What it Takes to Succeed (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.

BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family!

***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 - USD $25.00 /Hr.