Kitchen Maestro (Cook) - Open Availability

Slice Factory; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned restaurant in River Grove is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing ingredients, cooking dishes, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen while ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to safe food practices. This position offers starting pay at $15/hr with growth opportunities based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand ticket printer.
• Must be able to work long hours on your feet.
• Obtain a Food Handler Certificate.
• Understanding of safe food practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, cut meats, and vegetables.
• Cook meats on the flat top or trompo for tacos and Mexican dishes.
• Assemble tacos, burritos, and quesadillas following recipes.
• Assist with pizza preparation and operate pizza oven.
• Maintain a clean kitchen while following food safety guidelines.
• Work as part of a team for fast, high-quality service.

Skills

Great communication

Solve problems

Customer service

Works under pressure

Job description

Job Description.

Our purpose at Slice Factory is simple, “Treat Everyone like Family.”

Slice Factory is still a family‑owned and operated business celebrating 25 years of serving Chicagoland. Treating everyone like family is at the core of everything we do, whether it is with our teammates, our customers, and even the mailman. By staying true to our purpose, we have doubled our locations in 5 years. And we believe that by doing that we will continue to grow at this pace for years to come.

We are looking for people to join our team who align with our values and believe in treating everyone like family. We value people who put their hearts and souls into everything they do, do what they say they are going to do when they are going to do it, and play to win.

If you are inspired to join a family‑owned, fast‑growing company with plenty of room for advancement, please apply.

We look forward to meeting you and making you a part of the Slice Factory Family.

As a member of our family, we kindly ask you to check your role in the company; it’s important that you understand what we expect of you.

Cook position plays an important role in this family; you are like grandma – I mean who doesn’t love grandma food? Customers trust and believe that you can make an awesome meal for them, which is why we need you to accomplish these responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients (cut meats and vegetables, prepare sauces, toppings, and garnishes).
• Cook meats on the flat top or trompo for tacos and Mexican dishes.
• Assemble tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other items following standardized recipes and portion sizes.
• Assist with pizza preparation (stretch dough, add sauce, cheese, and toppings).
• Operate pizza oven according to restaurant standards.
• Keep the service line stocked during peak hours.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen while following food safety guidelines.
• Work as part of a team to ensure fast, consistent, and high‑quality service.
• Perform additional kitchen duties as assigned.

Starting at $15/hr with rapid growth opportunities based on experience, performance, and commitment. We reward great team members with more.

Skills

• Great communication.
• Solve problems.
• Customer service.
• Works under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand ticket printer.
• Must be able to work long hours on your feet.
• Obtain a Food Handler Certificate.
• Understanding of safe food practices.