Breakfast Cook - Happy Daz Restaurants

Happy Daz; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Raise up to 11%

Mon-Fri schedule

Flexible scheduling

Meal discounts

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) match

Team culture

Job summary

Happy Daz is seeking an experienced Grill Cook for daytime shifts to make breakfast to order and transition into quick-service lunch. You’ll manage the grill, follow recipes, and keep a clean, organized station.

We offer a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekly pay, and room to grow—up to 11% raise in the first year. Full-time teammates enjoy health and retirement benefits and a friendly, supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations
• Grill cook experience a plus; made-to-order breakfast and quick-service lunch experience preferred
• Comfortable switching pace between made-to-order breakfast and high-volume lunch service
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable work history
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to multitask under time constraints
• Must be at least 16 years old

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook made-to-order breakfast items on the grill, following our recipes and specifications
• Transition into quick-service lunch, working the grill and other stations as needed to keep pace
• Operate the grill and fryers safely and efficiently
• Set up, break down, and maintain a clean, organized prep and cook line
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment and workspace
• Properly store and handle food in accordance with food safety guidelines
• Follow food safety and sanitation protocols throughout the kitchen

Skills

Restaurant kitchen operations

Grill cook experience

Made-to-order breakfast

Quick-service lunch

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Time management

Must be 16+

Job description

Grill Cook - Daytime Shift

Happy Daz is seeking an experienced breakfast cook. We have an immediate opening for a Grill Cook, working made-to-order breakfast and into our quick-service lunch shift. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule and shifts end by 4pm daily! Starting pay up to $16/hour, based on availability and experience.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Eligible for a pay increase after just 60 days - up to 11% in your first year
• Monday-Friday schedule, shifts done by 4pm - no nights or late closes
• Flexible scheduling that works with your life
• Discounted employee meals
• Paid time off for full-time team members
• Health, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• A fun, family-friendly team culture

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook made-to-order breakfast items on the grill, following our recipes and specifications
• Transition into quick-service lunch, working the grill and other stations as needed to keep pace
• Operate the grill and fryers safely and efficiently
• Set up, break down, and maintain a clean, organized prep and cook line
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment and workspace
• Properly store and handle food in accordance with food safety guidelines
• Follow food safety and sanitation protocols throughout the kitchen

What We're Looking For:

• Working knowledge of restaurant kitchen operations
• Grill cook experience a plus; made-to-order breakfast and quick-service lunch experience preferred
• Comfortable switching pace between made-to-order breakfast and high-volume lunch service
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable work history
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to multitask under time constraints
• Must be at least 16 years old

Happy Daz Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service of one another, our employees, the diverse customers we aim to serve, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.