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Line/Grill Cook II at PJ's

Sentry Insurance · Stevens Point, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Which stations have you worked, like grill, saute, fry, salad or pastry, and which are you strongest on?

What they are checking: Their range across the lines PJ's expects a Cook II to set up and run.

Tell me about a time things went wrong during a service and how you helped recover.

What they are checking: How they handle pressure and teamwork when the kitchen gets behind.

How do you keep your station clean and organized throughout a shift?

What they are checking: Their sanitation habits, which matter for safety and inspections.

Why do you want to cook at PJ's at SentryWorld?

What they are checking: Whether they want to stay and grow with this team, which values homegrown talent.

What would you do

Two tickets come in with allergy notes during a rush. How do you handle them?

What they are checking: Whether they take allergies seriously and prevent cross-contact even when busy.

A coworker on the next station is falling behind. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they help the team without letting their own station slip.

About the work

How do you know when meat, poultry and seafood are cooked safely and correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe internal temperatures and doneness for the proteins on the menu.

Walk me through setting up the saute station for a busy dinner.

What they are checking: Their prep and organization, which make or break a station during service.

How do you make sure your sauces and garnishes are consistent with the restaurant's standards?

What they are checking: Whether they follow recipes closely for consistent plates.

Do you have a food handler certification, or have you held one before?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the state food handler requirement in the posting.

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The full job description

As published by Sentry Insurance.

Our PJ's team is looking to add a Full-time Line/Grill Cook II to our culinary department. We are looking for people like you who are curious, hardworking, and always looking to improve At SentryWorld, the best parts of our business come from our very own backyard. All across our organization, we work to cultivate homegrown talent; people like you are curious, hardworking, and always looking to improve. Our friendly team at SentryWorld -PJ’s is looking for a Line/Grill Cook for our culinary team and we want you to join us. What You’ll Do As a Line/Grill Cook II , you will: • Prepare foods specific to prescribed recipes. • Responsible for setting up food preparation lines including grill, sauté, Fry cook, desert, pastry and salad lines. • Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu items. • Prepare a variety of foods, meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables , and cold food items. • Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station. • Serve menu items compliant with established standards. What it Takes • High School Diploma or equivalent work experience • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience • Previous cooking experience in a restaurant facility • Ability to obtain the State Food Handlers Certification • Ability to prepare food from recipes, commensurate with incumbent’s skill level • Self-motivated • Ability to multi-task and ability to follow written or verbal instructions • Ability to operate a wood fired grill • Hours for this position may require working at night and on weekends and holidays What You’ll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive. • 401(k) plan after 1 year of service to help fund your future • Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time "out of the office" as well as Holiday Pay and Floating Holidays • Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental leave , and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. • Well-being and Employee Assistance programs • Associate discounted shift meals and golf rates About SentryWorld SentryWorld is the hospitality component of our business and is a tribute to our roots in the community of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Since the early 1980s, it’s served as a celebration of the city, state, region, and people who made it possible. SentryWorld offers numerous ways to play, engage, and relax. It stands as a beacon in Wisconsin’s burgeoning golf community as a world-class, award-winning, 18-hole public golf course. SentryWorld also features banquet facilities, a sports complex, and two restaurants— The Library and PJ’s – SentryWorld, all located on the campus of the Sentry home office. Our latest addition, The Inn at SentryWorld, is a 64-room, upscale boutique hotel located just off the 18th-hole fairway of the golf course. To help serve these operations, we employ a versatile staff to help make the experience as memorable as possible for our guests. Our associates bring an array of talents, skills, and backgrounds, coming together to provide amazing service and friendly, Wisconsin hospitality. We’d love for you to join us and help us continue to be a unique and welcoming destination for guests who visit us from across the country. SentryWorld is owned and operated by Sentry Services, an affiliate of Sentry. Who You’ll Want to Contact Esbeidy Guevara Esbeidy.Guevara@Sentry.com Talent Acquisition Specialist Equal Opportunity Employer SentryWorld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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