Cook

Wingstop - FWS; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingstop - FWS is seeking a Cook who takes pride in preparing quality food and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing and cooking food, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering exceptional guest service. Ideal candidates will possess a Food Handler Certification and a strong work ethic, contributing to a positive team environment.

Benefits

Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance - $25k

401k with 4% match

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Food Handler Certification is required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and ensure compliance with food safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and assist team members.
• Read and understand order tickets to prepare orders promptly.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to learn quickly

Strong hygiene principles

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Cook

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 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 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 including 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 high-quality food is prepared and packaged according to standards.
• Ensure the proper amount and proportion of food is prepared to prevent waste.
• Read and understand order tickets and prepare orders promptly.
• Coordinate and communicate ticket times to team members to ensure on-time delivery within quoted guest order readiness times.
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean throughout the shift, maintaining cleanliness as you go, and following closing sanitation procedures.
• Partner with the Manager on Duty regarding safety, sanitation, or team member issues.
• Anticipate guest and restaurant needs by evaluating the environment and guests for cues.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by working collaboratively, 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; 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, requesting clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Cook and restaurant experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits :

• Eligible employees may receive benefits such as medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life Insurance - $25k provided by the company, with health benefits election.
• 401k with 4% match, fully vested at 90 days.

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

Pay Range : $20 - $23 per hour