Grill Cook

1 year

Grill Cook Live Fire | Kouklas Greek Eatery (Niles, IL)

At Kouklas Greek Eatery, the grill drives the menu. We run a custom charcoal and wood live-fire setup, and were looking for someone who can step in and own it.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. We do 200350 covers in a 5-hour service . You need to be fast, organized, and consistent under pressure. Were also moving toward all-day service , so this role will continue to grow as we expand.

Responsibilities

• Execute all grill items with consistency, accuracy, and speed
• Manage live fire throughout service (heat zones, timing, recovery)
• Stay organized and maintain a clean, tight station at all times
• Keep pace with service without backing up tickets
• Work directly with expo and the kitchen team to ensure proper flow
• Maintain quality and standards from first ticket to last

Requirements

• Strong grill experience required (live fire, wood, or charcoal preferred)
• Able to handle sustained high-volume service
• Solid understanding of timing, doneness, and temperature control
• Reliable, on time, and ready to work every shift
• Communicates clearly and works well within a team
• No shortcuts, no excusesjust consistent execution

What We Offer

• $26.00-$30.00/hour , based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Consistent volume and stable hours
• Strong opportunity for growth as we expand

We are not a slow kitchen and this is not a low-pressure role. If you can handle the volume, stay disciplined, and execute at a high level, we want to talk.

Compensation: Hourly ($26.00 - $30.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Strong Organizational Skills

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Order in the Kitchen

Time Management Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Collaboration Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability to Changing Service Demands

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions Accurately

Commitment to Quality and Standards

Dependability

Strong Work Ethic

Ability to Multitask

Customer Service Orientation

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