Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Emergency Financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Vernon Hills, IL is hiring full-time Line Cooks to join our Scratch Kitchen team. We offer $18-$20 per hour and a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. Candidates should have 2–5 years experience on a line, be able to multi-task, follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and work safely with PPE.

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; high school diploma preferred. We provide benefits including discounted supplemental benefits, emergency financial plan, park and pet insurance

Formación

• 2–5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Accountable for setup, stock, cook and present dishes per Lazy Dog recipes.
• Ensure only fresh, high-quality ingredients are used.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Follow food safety procedures and PPE guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dog recipes.
• Set up stations, stock products, and maintain station.
• Ensure recipe adherence and monitor display for preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout kitchen.

Conocimientos

English language

Spanish language

Educación

High School (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Vernon Hills, 1115 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Cook: At this location, our cooks earn $18-$20 / hour.

Be part of the excitement and freshness of a "Scratch Kitchen" We hand-craft everything in our kitchens. We are looking for talented individuals that want to grow with a company that cares.

What we offer:

• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for Full- Service Line Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line, working all stations.
• Accountable for all aspects of assigned cooking stations to include set up, stock product, cook and present dishes according to Lazy Dogs recipes.
• Ensure only “fresh” high-quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• Strive to never sell a dish that is not up to Lazy Dog Standards.
• Follow food safety procedures, clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance, cleaning and repairing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Alert chef team immediately of any product, equipment and/or food safety concerns.
• Guest focused and likes to multi-task.
• Demonstrate basic English/Spanish communication skills a plus.
• Trusting, passionate, humble, and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Vernon Hills, 1115 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States of America