Grill Cook

Fire Up Your Culinary Skills. Serve Great Food.

Ditch the Rush Hour: Work Second/Third Shift & Reclaim Your Days!

APEX Restaurant and Market Solutions is a premier corporate food service company, and we're growing!

We're looking for a positive, detail-oriented, and team-focused Grill Cook to join our dynamic culinary team.

If you love cooking, enjoy working in a high-energy kitchen, and take pride in preparing great food for customers, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a professional corporate dining environment.

If you're reliable, eager to learn, and enjoy being part of a team that takes pride in great food and great service, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working at APEX

• Monday–Friday daytime hours for many locations
• NO nights and NO weekends for many corporate dining operations
• Work in a professional corporate dining environment
• Prepare fresh food and made-to-order meals
• Build relationships with customers
• Work alongside a supportive culinary team
• Opportunities to cross-train and develop your culinary skills
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Be part of a growing company that values quality, teamwork, and great service

Position Overview

As a Grill Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing high-quality grilled and made-to-order food while keeping your station organized, clean, and ready for service.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment where timing, accuracy, and consistency matter. You'll prepare multiple orders at once, interact with customers, and work closely with your culinary teammates to make sure every customer receives a great meal.

This is a hands-on culinary position for someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in their work, and knows that a great meal starts with great preparation.

What You'll Do

Create Great Food

• Prepare and cook grilled and made-to-order menu items according to APEX recipes and standards
• Operate grills, flat tops, fryers, and other kitchen equipment safely
• Monitor food while cooking to ensure proper temperature, doneness, and quality
• Maintain consistent portion sizes and presentation
• Prepare multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
• Work efficiently during busy meal periods
• Follow recipes and established cooking procedures

Deliver Great Customer Service

• Provide friendly and professional service to customers
• Take and execute customer orders accurately
• Communicate clearly with customers and team members
• Answer basic questions about menu items when appropriate
• Prepare orders in a timely manner
• Create a positive and welcoming dining experience

Keep Your Station Ready

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked grill station
• Complete food preparation and replenishment throughout the shift
• Keep ingredients organized and properly stored
• Follow “clean as you go” practices
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work surfaces
• Complete closing and cleaning responsibilities as assigned

Follow Food Safety Standards

• Follow all APEX food safety and sanitation procedures
• Properly handle, prepare, cook, and store food
• Monitor food temperatures
• Prevent cross-contamination
• Follow proper personal hygiene and sanitation practices
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
• Report food safety or equipment concerns to management

Be Part of the Team

• Work closely with chefs, cooks, managers, and other team members
• Communicate effectively during busy service periods
• Assist teammates when needed
• Cross-train at other culinary stations
• Step in wherever you're needed to help the operation succeed
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Take pride in being someone your team can count on

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who loves food, enjoys working with people, and thrives in a busy kitchen.

The ideal candidate is:

• Positive, dependable, and team-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality
• Knowledgeable about sanitation and cleanliness standards
• Comfortable and confident handling knives safely
• Able to take and execute multiple orders simultaneously
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Willing to cross-train at other stations
• Willing to assist team members as needed
• Eager to learn and develop culinary skills
• Able to follow recipes and cooking procedures
• Previous grill cook, line cook, restaurant, food service, or culinary experience is a plus
• Passion for food and teamwork is a big plus!

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an active, hands-on culinary position in a busy kitchen environment.

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift as needed
• Ability to safely handle knives and other kitchen equipment
• Comfortable working around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and varying temperatures
• Ability to maintain a steady pace during busy service periods
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position