Cook

Far West Services, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Cook at an independent franchisee of a well-known restaurant chain. This role is essential for maintaining food quality and safety standards while providing excellent customer service. You will prepare and package food according to guidelines, assist in keeping the kitchen clean, and collaborate with team members to ensure a positive dining experience for guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy flexible hours and eligibility for comprehensive benefits as a full-time employee.

Benefits

Medical/Rx insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience in cooking and restaurant settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely order delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Guest service mentality

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects

Ability to understand and carry out instructions

Cooking and restaurant experience

Job description

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
• 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

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.
• PTO

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

Independent owned and operated franchisee. Equal Opportunity Employer.