Cook

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

Job summary

guernseysonic in West Frankfort, Illinois is seeking a Cook who will cook, prepare, and package food products while complying with operational standards. The role requires continuous standing and various physical tasks in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate should have general restaurant knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Flexibility with hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely.
• Strong communication skills for a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, prepare, and package food product according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Report issues to the Manager on Duty and stock food products.

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