Cook - $15.25/hr.

Portillo's; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Career advancement opportunities

Educational benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Portillo's is seeking a cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare classic items to order, such as Italian Beef, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries, following recipes and Portillo’s quality standards.

You’ll maintain portion control, cleanliness, and organize your station while working with urgency. The role emphasizes team collaboration and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prepare classics to order following provided recipes and upholding quality and sanitation.
• Maintain proper portion control and station cleanliness throughout shifts.
• Work as a team to help and serve others (team members and guests).
• Demonstrate sense of urgency to keep lines efficient and smooth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items to order including Italian Beef, Burgers, Hot Dogs and Fries.
• Follow recipes and uphold Portillo’s commitments to quality and sanitation.
• Keep your station clean and organized while working with speed and accuracy.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Team player

Quality standards

Urgency

Job description

Job Description: At Portillo’s we strive to create lifelong memories for both our guests and our Team Members, and that means providing a safe, welcoming workplace where we can live our Values of Family, Greatness, Energy and Fun.

Cook / Kitchen responsibilities include: Obsessed with our food? Learn how to make it! We’re looking for someone to prepare all the classics to order, including Italian Beef, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries and much more. Prepare fresh vegetables, sauces and so much more by following provided recipes and upholding our commitments to quality and sanitation. You are part of the show, have some fun and keep your stage, I mean station spotless. Work as a team player to help and serve others (team member and guests). Able to work with a sense of urgency to make our long lines look like a piece of cake, chocolate of course. Maintain proper portion control and monitor food levels throughout the shift – no worries, we will beef up your knowledge.

What’s in it for you? Hot dog!

The pay rate for this role is $15.25 per hour. This position is also served with:

• An additional $2/hour for all hours worked after 11pm
• $2/hour when working outside in temperatures below 33 degrees Fahrenheit
• $3/hour to work on holidays*

*Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day

• Flexible schedules
• Free shift meals
• Career advancement opportunities - we’re growing!
• Educational benefits
• Perks and discounts - access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more
• Free counseling and support resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
• Monthly “Franks a Lot” Team Member appreciation
• Working full time (30 hours or more per week)? You’ll also be eligible for a bun-believable benefits package that includes:
• Your choice of health insurance from among three medical plans that feature enhanced mental health coverage, two dental plans, and a vision plan
• A flexible time off program
• Our 401(k) with company match
• Paid life insurance
• Beef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan**, offering our Team Members a discount on Portillo’s stock
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent care
• Voluntary Benefits like pet insurance, critical illness coverage, and identity theft insurance

**Must have worked at Portillo’s for 1 year with an average of at least 20 hours over a 6-month period

Military Veterans Encouraged to apply

Portillo's participates in the E-Verify program.

At Portillo’s, we’re obsessed with greatness. That means we’re an iconic brand unlike any other – our food is unrivaled and our people know how to have fun. Our team members often start as fans, then join our family. They’ve turned their obsession into a profession.