Grill Cook - Shaw University

Are you a culinary rockstar with a passion for sizzling flavors and mouthwatering grilled creations? We're looking for a Grill Cook at Shaw University to bring the heat and creativity to our kitchen team! If you're ready to shine in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where your talent is celebrated, this is the opportunity for you.

• Showcase your culinary finesse on the grill, cooking burgers and other menu items to perfection.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of orders, maintaining our commitment to quality and presentation.
• Keep your work station clean, organized, and stocked with fresh ingredients to deliver consistently excellent dishes.
• Embrace the excitement of a fast-paced kitchen, contributing to a positive and energetic atmosphere.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a safe dining experience for our guests.

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a grill cook
• Able to follow recipes and instructions, including making conversions
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling procedures
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.
• Stand for extended periods of time and navigate occasional wet or greasy floor conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (food product cases, bulk ingredients, kitchen equipment).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Who We Are:  

Founded in 1865, Shaw University is the first HBCU in North Carolina and a proud trailblazer in higher education. Located in the heart of vibrant Downtown Raleigh, Shaw offers a close-knit, supportive community focused on academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and real-world impact. With over 150 years of empowering future leaders, Shaw provides more than a degree — it’s a launchpad for purpose and success. Students thrive in a dynamic environment enriched by Raleigh’s tech hub, career opportunities, and diverse cultural scene. At Shaw University, your future isn’t just a possibility — it’s a promise.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.