Cook

BBQ Holdings, Inc.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BBQ Holdings, Inc. in Vernon Hills seeks a dedicated team member responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of menu items. You will be tasked with maintaining cleanliness and organization, adhering to safety standards, and demonstrating excellent teamwork.

The ideal candidate must possess attention to detail, a flexible schedule capability, and two years of work experience. This role demands responsibility and a positive attitude while maintaining high food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is ready and you are in proper uniform timely.
• Organize work pace efficiently without unnecessary steps.
• Maintain detailed recipe knowledge for food preparation.
• Control portions using scales and recipe cards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness to a 'like new' condition.
• Be measured on productivity based on quality and quantity.
• Prepare supplies ahead of rush hours.
• Follow OSHA guidelines for a safe working environment.
• Ensure safe food handling.
• Support with food receiving, rotating, and stocking.
• Provide prep support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Summary

To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.

Job Responsibilities

• Timeliness - Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
• Pace - Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
• Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
• Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
• Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
• Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
• Organization skills are a must
• Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
• Teamwork
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all OSHA guidelines
• Safe food handling
• Receiving, rotating and stocking food
• Prep support as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
• Responsible behavior and professional image
• Must have a positive attitude
• Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
• Must be a team player

Qualifications

• 2 years of work or related experience preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays