Food Service Cook - IL
truenorth Convenience Stores · Hanover Park, IL · 8 mo ago
ManagementPart-time
Essential Functions
- Prepare, cook, and serve food items in accordance with company standards and food safety requirements
- Provide prompt, courteous customer service in accordance with company standards
- Accurately process customer transactions using point-of-sale systems
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized food service and store environment
- Perform assigned food service tasks following food safety and sanitation requirements
- Perform interior and exterior store duties necessary to support daily operations
- Follow all standard kitchen procedures and preparation methods as outlined by SOPs and management
- Preform Customer Service Representative (CSR) duties, including customer service, register operation, and store upkeep, as operationally needed
Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Prepare, cook, and serve Krispy Krunchy Chicken products according to recipes, portioning, and quality standards
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Monitor food freshness, holding times, and proper storage
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized food preparation and service areas
- Prepare, cook and display True North made on site this includes hot sandwiches and foods
Customer Service and Sales Support
- Promote customer loyalty and enroll customers in the rewards program
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional and timely manner
- Provide food and product recommendations when requested
- Promote food offerings and current promotions
- Accurately process transactions using the POS system when covering CSR duties
- Verify ID and comply with age-restricted sales laws and policies
Store Cleanliness and Operational Support
- Maintain cleanliness of food service stations, prep areas, and customer-facing spaces
- Respond promptly to spills, messes, and safety concerns
- Support store operations during high-volume periods or staffing needs, including covering CSR shifts as needed
- Perform interior and exterior store duties necessary to support daily operations
- Aid in receiving deliveries, stocking, and rotating food products
- Remove expired, damaged, or unsafe items and notify management
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform physical tasks requiring moderate exertion in varying outdoor weather conditions
Work Environment
- Fast-paced convenience store environment with frequent customer interaction
- Indoor and outdoor work conditions