Cook/Team Member

Hwy 55; Fuquay-Varina (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Discounted meals during shifts

Positive atmosphere

Leadership pathway

Resume building

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Hwy 55 in Fuquay-Varina is hiring for a cook team member. We value hustle, energy, and coachability; no prior restaurant experience required.

You will train comprehensively, earn pay increases as you progress, and enjoy flexible scheduling that can fit school activities. Join a team with opportunities to lead, build your resume, and grow your career from trainee to leadership roles within the family.

Qualifications

• No previous kitchen or restaurant experience required.
• Coachable and eager to learn new skills.
• Willing to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for several hours.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain high standards of quality and food safety.
• Support teammates to ensure smooth service.
• Bring a positive attitude and hustle.

Skills

Coachable

Energetic

Strong work ethic

Job description

Hwy 55 is looking for folks with great hustle and competitive drive to join our cook team. If you have awesome energy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you may be a good fit for us!

Flexible scheduling is available and we are happy to work around school activities and schedules. No previous kitchen or restaurant-specific experience necessary; all we ask is that you be coachable, excited to learn, and willing take initiative.

Join the Hwy55 Family and receive:

• Paid comprehensive training with opportunities to retrain in various roles.
• Discounted meals during your shift depending on length of shift.
• A positive and empowering atmosphere.
• A clear pathway to leadership positions.
• Opportunities to build your resume and gain valuable skills you can take with you into any career path.
• Flexible scheduling.

Your role at Hwy55:

• Value the stories of all guests who walk through our doors and commit to making their days brighter.
• Cook and prepare delicious, food, the way you would serve your family or your best friend.
• Thrive in a high-energy atmosphere.
• Implement proper quality assurance and food-safety procedures.
• Hustle with a smile and a great attitude.

Our Ideal Teammate:

• Can handle stressful situations well.
• Loves helping others and being part of a team.
• Willing and able to work in a physically demanding role (able to lift up to 40 lbs. and stay on feet for several hours).

Starting pay is dependent on experience. All Cooks begin as Trainees. After training is complete, Team Members receive guaranteed pay increases as they advance in levels. Leadership roles begin at Level III and are readily available and we choose and promote all of our leadership internally.

The career opportunities at Hwy 55 go beyond management. Unlike our competitors, we don't believe in searching for outside investors to own our franchises. Over 60 of our current franchisees began their careers at Hwy as cooks or servers. The opportunity to own your own business is available to ALL Hwy 55 employees.