Cook

Wingstop - FWS; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Cook who will ensure quality food preparation and comply with safety and sanitation procedures. The ideal candidate should possess a Food Handler Certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility in availability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role.

Benefits

Medical / Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages

Life Insurance - $25k company provided

Qualifications

• Maintains a calm demeanor during high-volume periods.
• Available for flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Cook and restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is prepared according to company guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen throughout the shift.
• Collaborate with team members and assist as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to learn quickly

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

As a Cook at Wingstop, you pride yourself on preparing quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day. This position is critical to Wingstop by ensuring we are compliant with company policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation procedures. The ability to successfully focus on the job in a calm, yet efficient manner is key.

Qualifications / Education / Experience :

• Guest service mentality with a genuine desire to serve the highest level of food and customer service to guests.
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the restaurant operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow-through
• Food Handler Certification is required.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, late nights, and / or holidays.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :

• Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Wingstop.
• Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; including but not limited to filtering and freshening of all fryer shortenings daily.
• Properly learn and execute all cooking and saucing guidelines to ensure the highest quality food is prepared and packaged according to guidelines.
• Ensure the proper amount and proportion of food is prepared in order to prevent food waste.
• Reading and understanding order tickets and preparing orders promptly.
• Coordinate and communicate ticket times to team members to ensure on-time delivery of guest orders within quoted guest order readiness times.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean throughout the shift maintaining clean as you go and consistently following closing sanitation procedures.
• Partner with the Manager on Duty of all safety, sanitation, or team member issues.
• Anticipates guest and restaurant needs by constantly evaluating the environment and guests for cues.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by working collaboratively with other team members, including training new cooks, and partnering with the General Manager on concerns.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Follow directions given by the Manager on Duty; and ask for clarification when needed.
• Know and thoroughly understand the importance of good hygiene and food handling practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships
• Cook and restaurant experience a plus
• Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits :

Assuming all eligibility factors are met, you will be eligible for company benefits such as :

• Medical / Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees.
• Life Insurance-$25k company provided with the election of health benefits.

WINGSTOP - FWS is an independently owned and operated franchisee. Equal Opportunity Employer.