Cook

Wingstop; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals while working

Job summary

Wingstop in Belleville, Illinois is hiring a Cook responsible for preparing quality food while ensuring compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of professional cooking experience and a strong desire to provide excellent guest service. The role demands a calm demeanor, strong work ethic, and attention to cleanliness and safety protocols. Enjoy benefits like discounted meals while working.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience in a restaurant environment is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and maintain consistency.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety procedures.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Maintains calm demeanor

Organization and detail-oriented

Ability to practice safe cooking procedures

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. We are looking for team members who want to deliver a flavor experience.

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)

Additional Information

• Cook and restaurant experience is a plus!

Key Skills/Abilities

• Guest service mentality; 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
• Ensures each guest has a positive, long lasting impression of the Wingstop experience
• Ability to practice safe cooking procedures
• Quickly scans and comprehends the order tickets
• Accurately counts the number of Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips needed for each order
• Coordinates 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 counts 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
• Filters and freshens the fryer shortening daily, following all safety procedures and with proper safety equipment
• Assists in keeping the kitchen clean throughout the shift, maintaining clean as you go and at closing time
• Immediately notifies the Manager on Duty of all safety, sanitation, or employee issues
• Assists other employees as needed
• Follows directions given by Manager or Supervisor
• Knows and thoroughly understands the importance of good hygiene and food

Benefits

• Discounted meals while working