Line/Grill Cook II at PJ's
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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