Cook

Wingers Restaurants; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Next-day pay available

Leadership opportunities

Employee discount

Job summary

Wingers Restaurants in Elko, NV is seeking enthusiastic kitchen staff to create amazing food experiences for guests. The role involves preparing diverse food items, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates must be available for AM, PM, and weekend shifts, working 20-35 hours weekly.

This position offers physical activity, flexible scheduling, and benefits including paid time off, 401(k) with matching, and employee discounts. Join our team and gain valuable management experience!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Manual dexterity and ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food items according to standardized recipes.
• Assume responsibility for food quality and safety.
• Maintain a clean workstation and follow kitchen safety standards.

Job description

The purpose of this position is to create amazing food experiences for our guests.

Hours and Availability

Need AM, PM, and weekend shift availability. 20–35 weekly hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Know and comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations for a smooth service period.
• Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Complete food temperature checks before service.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set‑up for all dishes.
• Handle, store, and rotate all products properly.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager‑on‑duty.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Good near and far vision.
• Identify and distinguish colors.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Lift, reach, bend, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Focus on customers.
• Flexibility.
• Manage stress and maintain composure.

Working Conditions

• May be indoor or outdoor, depending on location.
• Varied weather conditions are expected.
• Work near moving or mechanical parts.
• May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
• Schedule includes evenings, holidays, and extended hours as business dictates.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Next‑day pay available (earned wage access).
• Insurance.
• Vacation and time off.
• Leadership opportunities to gain real world management experience.
• Competitive pay.
• Employee discount.

Location: 1165 E Jennings Way, Elko, NV 89801.

Wingers will E‑Verify all new employees.