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Cook

The Original Pancake House
Normal, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026

Completes all assigned station prep work and sets up cook’s station.  Maintains product presentation, quality and cook station standards.  Prepares all menu items according to standard recipes, plate presentations and specifications. Maintains state required food safety and sanitation standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Prepares menu items according to standard recipes, plate presentations and specifications in a timely manner. 
  • Completes all assigned prep work. 
  • Sets up work station according to station diagram procedures at all times. 
  • Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after the shift. 
  • Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties. 
  • Practices sanitary and safe food handling. 
  • A participating member of the team by assisting on other stations by stocking, prepping, cooking and cleaning as needed to meet cook times and standards. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

  • MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Take pride in product quality. 
  • Excellent manual dexterity. 
  • Cooperative personality. 
  • Able to work at a rapid pace for an extended period of time. 
  • Must be able to work an agreed upon schedule. 
  • Good memory and ability to multi-task. 
  • Capable of using knives, grill, fryer, oven, mixer, microwave, stove top in a safe and productive manner. 
  • Able to respond to emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.    
  • Neat, well-groomed appearance.      
  • NON-MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Work experience as a cook in a related industry. 
  • PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES 

  • Average hours per week: 20-40 
  • Shift : Any 
  • Walks, stands, bends, reaches, and lifts on an ongoing and consistent basis. 
  • ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

    • Arrive at work station on time, in proper attire with a positive attitude. 
    • Meets or exceeds performance standards. 
      • A Team player. 
      • Demonstrates multi—tasking. 
    • Complies with government Statues and Company policies. 
    • Maintains a safe work environment. 
    • Any other duties requested 

    EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED: 

    Successful completion of a five-day training program. 

    LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: None required. 

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