Grill & Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro

Dairy Queen; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Janesville, WI is seeking an experienced Cook/Grill Staff to execute all kitchen operations and ensure all prepared foods meet safety and health standards. You will cook, assemble and wrap items, stock materials, and maintain a clean, safe work area with the kitchen team.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and compliance with health guidelines. It involves operating grill and related equipment, preparing food efficiently, and supporting daily restaurant goals.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, positive attitude, and promptness.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a high volume restaurant including moving and responding quickly for long periods of time.
• Travel quickly in customer service area as much as three times for each customer up to as many as 40 customers per hour of shift.
• Must be able to work in and out of different temperature ranges.
• Ability to handle raw, frozen and cooked food products as well as products in and out of temperature danger zone (41-140 F).
• Capability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operates grill area in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Quick, accurate and safe food production process.
• Assists in the success of the restaurant by ensuring guest satisfaction through adhering to standards for quality, value, service and cleanliness.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all restaurant employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and pleasant working climate.
• Communicates all significant issues, both positive and negative, with management staff.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Equipment operation

Tools

Grill equipment

Fryer equipment

Thermometers

Job description

Dairy Queen in Janesville, WI is seeking an experienced Cook/Grill Staff to execute all kitchen operations and ensure all prepared foods meet safety and health standards. You will cook, assemble and wrap items, stock materials, and maintain a clean, safe work area with the kitchen team.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and compliance with health guidelines. It involves operating grill and related equipment, preparing food efficiently, and supporting daily restaurant goals.