Prep Cook

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Teammate discount

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Theme park discounts

Pet insurance

Identity Theft Insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks to join our high-energy kitchen. You will follow exact recipes, prep from scratch, and maintain top sanitation standards to keep service running smoothly.

2 to 5 years on a fast-paced line, strong English/Spanish communication, and a safety-conscious mindset are preferred. We offer flexible scheduling, benefits, and growth opportunities to our team.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures and prep lists.
• Prepare recipes accurately and maintain equipment.
• Ensure fresh, high-quality ingredients are used.
• Adhere to recipe displays and safety guidelines.
• Keep work area clean, organized and safe.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment.
• Communicate clearly in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety procedures, daily prep list, prepare specific recipes for service.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure only fresh high-quality ingredients are used.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence and display on monitor during prep.
• Maintain a safe work environment by keeping floors clean and dry.
• Use PPE and follow all safety guidelines.
• Operate startup, shutdown, and routine maintenance of cooking equipment.
• Keep a clean and organized workstation.
• Be guest-focused and able to multi-task.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Food safety

Communication

English/Spanish

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Prep Cook: At this location prep cooks earn $19 / hour.

If you thrive on flawless food handling, prepare from scratch at the highest level, and prepare food per the exact recipe specifications in a high-energy environment, then this is the job for you.

What we offer:

• Flexible scheduling
• Teammate discount
• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

We are looking for experienced Full-Service Prep Cooks:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced line.
• Follow food safety procedures, daily prep list, prepare specific recipes for service; clean, sanitize and maintain equipment, utensils, and tools throughout kitchen.
• Ensure only “fresh” high quality ingredients are used when preparing all recipes.
• Ensure the proper recipe is displayed on the monitor during the preparation and cooking process.
• Ensure proper recipe adherence is followed whenever producing items.
• You are safe and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring floor surfaces are clean, dry and free from debris.
• Ensure proper use of PPE when applicable and ensuring a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking equipment in assigned cooking station to include startup, shut down, shift maintenance and cleaning as needed
• Keep a clean and organized workstation.
• Guest focused and like to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates basic English/Spanish communication skills.
• Trusting, passionate, humble and gracious team player.
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect.
• Create fun.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Food Handlers Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)