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Basic Cook Jobs in Benton, IL (NOW HIRING)

Shift Manager

Du Quoin, IL

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Herrin, IL · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Mount Vernon, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Marion, IL

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

West Frankfort, IL · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Harrisburg, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Harrisburg, IL

$14.25 - $18/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Marion, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Harrisburg, IL · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Mount Vernon, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

West Frankfort, IL

$14 - $17.50/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Benton, IL

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Du Quoin, IL · On-site

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Herrin, IL

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Mount Vernon, IL · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Shift Manager

Benton, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Basic computer, math, and reading skills * Effective verbal and written communication skills ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Basic computer, math, and reading skills * Effective verbal and written communication skills ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

Basic computer, math, and reading skills * Effective verbal and written communication skills ... while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to ...

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How much do basic cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for basic cook in Benton, IL is $14.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Guernsey Holdings LLC
Food Services and Drinking Places • 11 - 50 employees

$12.75 - $16.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Position Summary: This position performs, leads, and supervises basic operational duties to provide quality products and service to guests.


Essential Job Duties:

  • Perform, lead, and supervise station duties (fountain & frozen, dresser, front swamp, back swamp, grill, switchboard, expeditor, food prep, and drive-thru (if applicable)) as assigned to meet operational standards
  • Assist with new employee orientation and training
  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Perform, lead, and supervise regular cleaning and sanitation duties - including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes and food preparation tools, wiping counters, sanitizing food preparation areas, cleaning equipment, and emptying used grease - pursuant to operational standards
  • Regular attendance


ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Lead shift meetings
  • Report customer or employee complaints/issues to MOD
  • Move and stock food product weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required


Time/Shift Expectations: Minimum of 30 hours per week; irregular hours; nights; weekends; and holidays


Qualifications and Job Requirements:

  • Knowledge/Skills
  • General restaurant or retail knowledge
  • Basic math and reading skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Multi-tasking, decision-making, leadership, time-management, and conflict-resolution skills

Work Environment: Continuous standing, bending, reaching, moving, stooping, stretching, and lifting in a restaurant environment; frequent exposure to heat and hot liquid shortening while cooking; frequent exposure to freezer when stocking food items; occasional exposure to extreme temperatures based on variable weather conditions