Cook
On-siteChannahon, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and portion standards while maintaining assigned prep and line stations before, during, and after service. Monitor food quality, freshness, and cooking temperatures to ensure consistency and safety, then label, date, and rotate inventory to minimize waste. Keep the kitchen clean and sanitary by following health regulations and workplace safety procedures. Communicate with chefs and servers to support efficient service, assist with opening and closing duties, and handle deliveries. Work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as a cook, line cook, prep cook, or in a similar food service role
- Knowledge of basic cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices
- Food handler certification or ability to obtain certification
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to follow recipes, portion controls, and verbal or written instructions
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak golf season events
- Professional appearance, dependability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
- Ability to work safely in hot, humid, and fast-paced conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience as a cook, line cook, prep cook, or in a similar food service role preferred
- Food handler certification preferred or ability to obtain certification as required
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