Brand new restaurant opening at 1624 N. Damen in Winter 2025 Wide variety of shifts, with restaurant opening hours from 7am to 1am Hiring now with training to be completed in existing suburban restaurant locations Apply now for your invitation to our interview day on Thursday September 4th Join Guzman y Gomez 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 Additional pay during training period to cover extra cost of commute to suburban restaurant locations 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!