Cook

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing high-quality food while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Candidates should possess a strong guest service mentality and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan with matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance - $25k provided by the company

401k - 4% match, 100% vested at 90 days

PTO

Qualifications

• Maintains calm during high volume periods.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Experience in cooking and restaurant settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen throughout the shift.
• Coordinate with team members for timely order delivery.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Food Handler Certification

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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 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 holidays.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Acts with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Wingstop.
• Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures, including filtering and freshening 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 waste.
• Read and understand order tickets and prepare orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and communicate ticket times to team members to ensure on-time delivery within guest order readiness times.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean throughout the shift, maintaining cleanliness and following sanitation procedures.
• Partner with Manager on Duty regarding safety, sanitation, or team member issues.
• Anticipate guest and restaurant needs by evaluating environment and guests for cues.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by working collaboratively, including training new cooks and partnering with the General Manager.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Follow directions given by Manager on Duty; ask for clarification when needed.
• 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; 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 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 provided by the company with election of health benefits.
• 401k - 4% match, 100% vested at 90 days.
• PTO.