Grill Cook

Fire Up Your Culinary Skills. Serve Great Food. Enjoy a Better Work-Life Balance.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.

And unlike traditional restaurant kitchens, many of our operations offer Monday–Friday daytime hours with NO nights and NO weekends!

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