Cook - Mon-Fri, Fast-Paced Kitchen, Food Safety

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Cook for the St. Charles area. This on-site role runs Monday through Friday, with additional weekend availability possible.

The candidate will prepare and cook meals, maintain high food safety standards, and work as part of a fast-paced kitchen team to ensure quality and presentation. Ideal applicants have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety practices, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cook or in a related food service role required.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety regulations, proper food handling, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Ability to obtain required food safety certification(s)
• Basic math and counting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, production requirements, and quality standards
• Utilize proper cooking techniques and food preparation methods
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and storage standards at all times
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of prepared meals
• Follow portion control and inventory guidelines
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and kitchen areas
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Skills

Food preparation

Team collaboration

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Cook for the St. Charles area. This on-site role runs Monday through Friday, with additional weekend availability possible.

The candidate will prepare and cook meals, maintain high food safety standards, and work as part of a fast-paced kitchen team to ensure quality and presentation. Ideal applicants have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety practices, and strong communication skills.