Cook / Kitchen - $17/hr.

Portillo's; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking company focused on creating lifelong memories for guests and team members alike. As a Cook, you'll have the opportunity to prepare a variety of delicious dishes while working in a fun and energetic environment. This role emphasizes teamwork, quality food preparation, and maintaining high sanitation standards. With flexible schedules and numerous perks, including competitive pay and career advancement opportunities, this position is perfect for those who love food and enjoy working with others. If you're ready to bring your passion for cooking to a dynamic team, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free shift meals

Educational benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member referral bonus

Anniversary awards

401(k) with company match

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork skills and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classic dishes like Italian Beef, Burgers, and Hot Dogs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen station.
• Monitor food levels and portion control throughout shifts.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Sanitation Practices

Sense of Urgency

Customer Service

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?

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay – Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it.
• We pay a $2/hr. premium to our closing team members for all hours they work after 11pm!
• Time-Off Program
• Comprehensive Benefits for full-time *See below
• Career advancement opportunities – We’re growing!
• $3/hr. increase on 5 holidays**
• Free shift meals
• Educational benefits (skill and professional development, university partnerships)
• Perks and discounts: access to hundreds of discounts from movie tickets to gym memberships and more
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) access to counseling and support resources
• Monthly “Franks a Lot” Team Member appreciation
• Team Member referral bonus + quarterly gift
• Anniversary awards

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

Eligibility for Full-time Benefits:

*Working Full-time (30 hours or more per week)? You will receive all the above and more…Here’s what you’ll be eligible for:

• The choice of 3 Medical Plans, including a PPO, HDHP with Portillo’s HSA contribution.
• Dental and Vision Plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care and commuter).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Voluntary Benefits: pet insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, identity theft insurance.
• Beef Stock – our Employee Stock Purchase Plan*

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

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.