Cook

Workstream; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Discounted meals while working

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Wingstop is seeking a Cook to prepare quality food and maintain Wingstop standards. The role requires calm focus, proper hygiene, and efficient teamwork during fast‑paced shifts.

Responsibilities include cooking Bone‑In Wings, Boneless Wings and Fries, coordinating fryer times and ensuring accurate portioning. 1 year of cooking/line cook experience is preferred; Food Handler Certification is required. Employee discount and flexible scheduling available.

Qualifications

• 1 year professional cooking experience preferred
• 1 year cooking or line cook experience preferred
• Food Handler Certification required
• Cook and restaurant experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests have a positive Wingstop experience
• Follow proper hygiene and sanitation procedures
• Prepare and cook Wingstop menu items accurately
• Monitor fryer operations and cooking times
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness and safety

Skills

Guest service mentality

Calm under pressure

Time management

Organized

Lifelong learner

Outgoing personality

Strong work ethic

Job description

Wingstop’s mission is to serve the world flavor. Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand‑cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop.

A Wingstop cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day‑to‑day. This position is critical to Wingstop Restaurants; ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation maintaining the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer; follows and comprehends the importance of proper personal hygiene and sanitation procedures. The restaurant cook must be able to successfully focus on their job in a calm, yet efficient manner.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Experience

• Professional cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Line cook: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Discounted meals while working
• Flexible schedule

Additional Information

• Cook and restaurant experience is a plus!
• Food Handler Certification required

Key Skills/Abilities

• Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement
• Has an outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that each guest has a positive, long lasting impression of the Wingstop experience
• Ability to practice safe cooking procedures
• Quickly scan and comprehend the order tickets
• Accurately count the number of Bone‑In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips needed for each order
• Coordinate the cooking time of Bone‑In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips and fries with the corresponding timer
• According to Wingstop standards; sauce, season and package all orders
• Accurately count the cooked Bone‑In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips into the proper sauce bowls
• Cook and prepare Bone‑In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips, and Fries in the proper fryers and baskets
• Filter and freshen the fryer shortening daily, following all safety procedures and with proper safety equipment
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean throughout the shift maintaining clean as you go and at closing time
• Immediately notify Manager on Duty of all safety, sanitation, or employee issues
• Assist other employees as needed
• Follow directions given by Manager or Supervisor
• Know and thoroughly understand the importance of good hygiene and food handling practices
• Ability to thoroughly understand and follow instructions in how to properly and safely use chemical cleaning products