Cook

NORCROSS GROUP; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingstop is seeking a dedicated cook in Homewood, AL. The role focuses on high-quality food prep, safety, and consistent taste, with emphasis on hygiene and teamwork to deliver great customer experiences.

You will manage order tickets, coordinate cooking times, and ensure proper frying procedures while maintaining clean, safe work areas throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Ensure guest satisfaction and positive impressions at Wingstop.
• Follow safe cooking procedures and sanitation standards.
• Scan and comprehend order tickets accurately.
• Count and portion Bone-In Wing, Boneless Wing and Fries correctly.
• Cook and fry items using proper equipment and timelines.
• Maintain hygiene and clean as you go throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food consistently according to Wingstop standards.
• Coordinate cooking times for wings and fries with timers.
• Sauce, season, and package orders as directed.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and organized during shifts.
• Notify management of safety or sanitation issues promptly.
• Collaborate with team to ensure fast, friendly service.

Skills

Guest service

Calm demeanor

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Learning mindset

Outgoing personality

Strong work ethic

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Green Springs - Homewood, AL 35209, Salary Range: $12.00 - $18.00 Hourly, COOK

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.

Qualifications: DUTIES

• 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

SKILLS

• 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