Cook Job at Guzman y Gomez, Buffalo Grove, IL

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  • Guzman y Gomez
  • Buffalo Grove, IL

Job Description

GYG was founded in Sydney in 2006 by New Yorkers and childhood best friends Steven Marks and Robert Hazan. Steven and Robert had a vision to build a restaurant business that had the speed and convenience of fast food but to re-invent the fast-food category by serving high quality food fast, healthy, and fresh Mexican food! From day 1, GYG’s values have not changed; It’s all about the food; Make every guest love us; Got your back; Be Real; Got you back; It’s up to us.
GYG is committed to continually building our strong company culture and employee experience by putting pride and passion into all we do while respecting and developing our crew. From the first drive thru in 2015, to menu innovations like Breakfast, the ‘Minis' range and 100% clean, skin-on fries, to a market leading app for guests to pay & order ahead and earn loyalty points, we are on a mission to reinvent the way the masses eat fast food! Today GYG operates over 230 restaurants across Australia, Singapore, Japan and here in the United States.
We would love you to consider a career with us!

Join our Crew as a Cook!

At Guzman y Gomez, our Cooks are at the heart of the restaurant operations. You will be preparing fresh and delicious food, problem solving and weighing-in with expertise on vibrant Mexican flavors. Day to day you will:

  • Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with the GYG Recipe Guide and procedures 
  • Operate kitchen equipment including grill, stove, fryer, oven, rice cookers and dicer
  • Ensure 100% food quality and safety at all times
  • Complete daily checklists to facilitate correct and prompt opening, shift change and closing of the kitchen
  • Complete all other checklists/reports (such as cleaning, wastage sheet) as required
  • Manage line food levels - we need to ensure that all menu items are available to customers at all times!
  • Check delivery quantities, weights, case counts, prices and volumes, and report any discrepancies to the Head Cook or restaurant management

What are the perks and benefits of working at Guzman y Gomez?

  • Free meal on shift and 50% off when you're not on shift
  • 401k with up to 6% company match
  • Comprehensive culinary training provided
  • Crew referral program - if you successfully refer a friend or family member for a job at GYG, we'll pay you $200! You'll get an awesome limited edition sweater too.
  • Comfortable uniforms - feel comfortable at work in your exclusive GYG t-shirts, hoodies and caps
  • Flexible schedules to fit around your life and other priorities
  • Pumping music all day and overall good vibes!
  • Managers who genuinely care about their Crew and values we stand by - GYG has your back!
  • Ongoing training and huge career growth opportunities
  • We're opening a new restaurant around Chicagoland approximately every 4 months! As we open new restaurants, even more opportunities are created for promotions.

What skills & experience do I need to apply?

  • Prior experience as a Cook, Chef or Kitchenhand
  • The ability to follow strict recipe guides, processes and procedures
  • A strong knowledge of food safety procedures

Why wait? We are interviewing ASAP so apply now to join Guzman y Gomez!

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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