Cook/Dishwasher

CHG Inc.•Centralia, IL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. The position also requires assisting with food preparation, portioning, and stocking ingredients for daily service. A key responsibility is maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times. The Cook/Dishwasher will be responsible for washing dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment promptly during and after service, as well as operating commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently. Additional duties include cleaning and sanitizing workstations, kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas, and properly receiving, labeling, rotating, and storing food and supplies following FIFO procedures. The role also supports opening and closing kitchen duties, assists kitchen staff during busy periods, and ensures adherence to all health department regulations, company policies, and food safety standards. Collaboration with the kitchen team is essential for efficient operations and exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

Ability to prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
Skill in assisting with food preparation, portioning, and stocking ingredients.
Proficiency in maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
Experience in washing dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
Ability to operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing workstations, kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas.
Understanding of proper food receiving, labeling, rotation, and storage procedures (FIFO).
Willingness to assist with opening and closing kitchen duties.
Ability to support kitchen staff during busy service periods.
Knowledge of health department regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines.
Assist with food preparation, portioning, and stocking ingredients for daily service.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment promptly during and after service.
Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas.
Properly receive, label, rotate, and store food and supplies following FIFO procedures.
Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties, including trash removal and equipment cleaning.
Support kitchen staff during busy service periods by helping with prep, plating, and cleaning tasks.
Follow all health department regulations, company policies, and food safety standards.
Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient operations and exceptional guest experiences.