Grill & Flat-Top Cook – Fast-Paced Kitchen

HMSHost; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program – refer a friend and

Job summary

HMSHost in Chicago is seeking a Cook FF - Grill to handle grilling and station duties across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. This non-exempt role reports to the Store Manager or General Manager depending on local requirements and emphasizes high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include following recipes, managing portions, sanitizing, HACCP compliance, and operating kitchen equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Basic food prep skills and HACCP knowledge.
• 0–1 year experience in high-volume or fast casual dining preferred.
• Ability to read, understand instructions and communicate with customers.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand, bend and work for long periods in a hot kitchen.
• Follows recipes and food directions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and serving food items.
• Tastes products, follows menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment.
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment, measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Lifting 40 lbs

Customer service

Job description

HMSHost in Chicago is seeking a Cook FF - Grill to handle grilling and station duties across Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and eggs. This non-exempt role reports to the Store Manager or General Manager depending on local requirements and emphasizes high-quality service in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include following recipes, managing portions, sanitizing, HACCP compliance, and operating kitchen equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency.