Cook

NORCROSS GROUP; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingstop Restaurants in Gardendale, AL is seeking a restaurant cook to prepare quality food daily and uphold Wingstop standards. You will focus on consistent taste, proper hygiene, and efficient service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires at least 18 years old, restaurant experience preferred, and a strong work ethic. Compensation is hourly with responsibilities spanning preparation, timing, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Guest service mindset and customer focus.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to multitask.
• Eager to learn and improve continuously.
• Positive, energetic personality suitable for fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability.
• Experience in a restaurant setting preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food to Wingstop standards.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation procedures.
• Cook items to order and manage timing for consistency.
• Ensure accuracy of orders and proper portioning.
• Assist in kitchen cleaning and station upkeep.
• Follow Manager guidance and safety procedures.
• Represent the brand professionally at all times.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Well organized

Ongoing learner

Outgoing personality

Strong work ethic

Restaurant industry experience

Minimum age 18

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gardendale 2635 - Gardendale, AL 35071

Salary Range: $11.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Description

A Restaurant 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.

Qualifications / COOK

• Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement
• Has an outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic
• Has restaurant industry experience
• The Minimum Age for this Position is 18 Years Old
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Brings issues or concerns to the attention of the supervisor; is willing to ask for help
• Identifies and introduces new ideas and solutions to create efficiency in the operation
• Represents the brand and department in a professional and polished manner at all times