Short Order Cook

Job overview

The Short Order Cook role is onsite in Westmont, Illinois. Compensation is not specified. The cook supports meal service at Nexus of Westmont by preparing and presenting food and maintaining an organized, sanitary kitchen. The role contributes to consistent food quality and smooth service by preparing ingredients and dishes according to recipes, monitoring supplies, and coordinating with kitchen and waitstaff. It also helps maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

What you'll do

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, measuring, and mixing according to recipes
• cook using methods including baking, frying, grilling, and steaming
• plate and garnish dishes
• clean and organize kitchen workstations and equipment
• monitor food stock and freshness and place orders as needed
• follow food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines
• coordinate with kitchen staff and waitstaff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

short order cook

westmont il

nexus of westmont

food preparation

cooking

plating and presentation

kitchen sanitation

food safety

inventory monitoring

recipe following

kitchen teamwork

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes the opportunity as available part-time or full-time; the feed lists full-time.

About the employer

Nexus of Westmont is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.