Cook 1

Zankou Chicken; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Shift Meal

Paid Vacation

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Referral Bonus – $400 per referral

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain is looking for a Cook - BOH to join their team in California. The candidate will prepare fresh meals, operate various cooking stations, and ensure a clean and safe environment. Ideal for those passionate about food and guest service, this role includes benefits like flexible scheduling and a referral bonus. Join us and be part of a growing family-owned business focused on excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and guest service.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety standards.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides a 'WOW' experience to guests.
• Prepares fresh meals following standard recipes.
• Operates cooking stations.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Overview

Cook - BOH

Zankou Chicken is an award-winning, family-owned, fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain with 12 locations (and growing) across Southern California. At Zankou, we serve quality, natural, and uniquely delicious Mediterranean meals at an affordable price and with a “WOW” level guest experience.

At Zankou, we are committed to helping our Team Members reach Excellence and continuing their career growth. We have implemented our Zankou Journey, a level-pay system, which is progressed by mastering specific skills and stations. This allows our Team Members to advance their career and grow their earning potential.

We align ourselves on simple Core Values to ensure that we reach our mission the right way. Our Core Values are, Excellence, Teamwork and Care if this describes and you are passionate about food, quality, guest service and growth, come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Provides a “WOW” experience to our Guests by bringing our awesome menu to life!
• Prepares fresh, delicious, and healthful meals by preparing all food items to order, and following standard recipes and procedures
• Operates cooking stations: falafel, kabob, rotisserie, and wrap/plate areas
• Stocks/restocks items and rinses and cuts raw food products
• Receives and stores food supplies and equipment
• Keeps cook line and prep areas in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner
• Cleans, organizes, and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area
• Understands and follows all food safety and temperature standards

Benefits & Perks

• Free Shift Meal
• Paid Vacation
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Bonus – $400 per referral (upon completion of 90 days)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance upon eligibility
• 401k Matching