Cook

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

Job summary

guernseysonic is looking for a Cook in Taylorville, Illinois, responsible for cooking, preparing, and packaging food products while adhering to operational standards. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Candidates must have general knowledge of restaurant operations, be able to multi-task, and be willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Physical requirements include standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cooking procedures and food safety is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift food items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product.
• Operate kitchen stations as assigned.
• Comply with company policies and operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.

Skills

General restaurant or retail knowledge

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic math and reading 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