Cook (3386)

Maxby Hospitality; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation

Eligibility for Health Insurance

Eligibility for 401K

Job summary

Maxby Hospitality is hiring passionate line cooks at Ancho & Agave in Lombard, IL. Join our culinary team focused on creating delicious Mexican dishes in a fun setting. We are looking for friendly and hardworking individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $16 to $19 per hour, flexible scheduling, and multiple employee benefits, including health insurance eligibility and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Following recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Operating kitchen equipment following safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Ability to follow recipes

Ability to read and speak English

Multitasking ability

Stamina to work on feet

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lombard AA - Lombard, IL 60148

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Open Availability

Overview

Ancho & Agave is looking for passionate line cooks to help us create the ultimate food experience. Join our culinary team that takes pride in preparing tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other Mexican specialties in our scratch kitchens! Applicants must be friendly, hard‑working, team‑oriented, and punctual. Must be available to work consistently and always have a positive attitude.

Cook Responsibilities

• Ensuring ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Ensuring all food and other items are stored properly.
• Following recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Following prep lists.
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Preparing ingredients for cooking by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Operating equipment following safety standards.
• Baking, grilling, steaming and broiling meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Presenting, garnishing and arranging final dishes.
• Handling and storing ingredients and food.
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Executing opening and closing procedures.
• Setting up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Monitoring station inventory levels. Restocking as needed.
• Operating kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, food processors, etc.

Cook Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Must be able to follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Cook Employment Benefits

• Competitive starting wage ($16-19 per hour, based on experience)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meal Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Eligibility for Health Insurance
• Eligibility for 401K

Ancho & Agave was born out of a flavor-obsessed craving for fresh, delicious Mexican food with a side of fun. We’re more than just tacos, amigos and tequila … we’re the champions of bringing together quality ingredients, refreshing beverages and good times for a crave-worthy experience in a casual setting.

Ancho & Agave is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.