COOK/COCINERO - 54th Street Restaurants

FIVE FOUR (54th Street) • Glen Carbon, IL

10d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

54th Street Restaurants is hiring dependable cooks for its fully staffed scratch kitchen. The kitchen prepares food from scratch daily using fresh, high-quality ingredients and has multiple cooks working each shift in a team-oriented environment. Cooks should take pride in their work, value teamwork, and perform consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant kitchen. The role involves preparing and cooking menu items to recipe and quality specifications, maintaining an assigned station, and supporting daily kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to follow recipes, food safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Motivation, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Evening and weekend availability is preferred.
• Previous experience in a restaurant kitchen, fast food, food preparation, or line cooking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Maintain food quality, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Set up, stock, clean, and organize the assigned station.
• Work closely with the kitchen team during busy shifts.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with daily food preparation and other back-of-house responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Free meal for every 8-hour shift worked.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible team members.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Team-oriented, well-staffed kitchen environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed