Cook

Far West Services, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain is looking for a Cook to join their team in Los Angeles. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality food preparation and adherence to safety standards while providing a positive dining experience. Ideal candidates possess a service-oriented mindset and relevant food handling certifications, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a Guest service mentality.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Experience in fast-paced environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to established guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen during shifts.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Calm demeanor under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

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Far West Services, LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

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. 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 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 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 per order to prevent food waste.
• Reading and understanding order tickets and preparing orders in a timely manner.
• 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 Manager on Duty of all safety, sanitation, or team member issues.
• Anticipates guest and restaurant needs by constantly evaluating 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 Manager on Duty; and asks 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 election of health benefits.
• 401k- 4% match, 100%, at 90-days
• PTO
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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