Kitchen Team Member - Athens

Lancaster Wings, Inc.; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Wings, Inc. in Athens, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated cook to join our high-energy team. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates should have previous cooking experience and strong interpersonal skills.

We value reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Join us at Lancaster Wings, where great food, family, and sports come together!

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Food Handler Card.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure.
• Strong time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble ingredients for menu items.
• Ensure portion sizes to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Assist co-workers to ensure timely order preparation.
• Resolve food preparation issues efficiently.

Skills

Reliability and dependability

Prior cooking experience

Basic food preparation knowledge

Knowledge of sanitation and food safety

Understanding of food allergens

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

If you enjoy working in a fun, high-energy environment with a growing company where the game is always on, we invite you to bring your skills to Buffalo Wild Wings, where we are proud to be the “Greatest of All Times!”

At Lancaster Wings, we are team-centered and fan-focused and we take pride in being the destination for great wings, cold beer, and all sports! We encourage you to apply to join our winning team and be part of bringing the love of sports together with great food, family, and friends!

Responsibilities

• Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items according to company standards
• Ensuring proper portion sizes are followed to company standards to minimize loss/waste
• Maintaining a stocked, clean, sanitized, and safe workspace
• Assisting co-workers and other line cooks to ensure orders are prepared in a timely manner
• Efficiently resolving issues involving incorrect food preparation
• Ensuring food safety standards are followed in accordance with local regulations
• Completing deep cleaning tasks and maintaining kitchen equipment as assigned
• Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management
• Generating positive working relationships with all team members, including Service Team and Front of House
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Knowledge and skills you bring to the team

• Reliability, dependability, and good work ethic
• Prior cooking experience, preferably in a high volume, full-service restaurant
• Basic food preparation knowledge, including proper and safe usage of kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of proper sanitation, food safety and security procedures
• Proficient understanding of food allergens
• Ability to obtain a Food Handler Card
• Ability to understand recipes as written, including portion measurements and correct plate presentations
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and with others
• Strong time management, organization, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback from both peers and management
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work at a fast pace and with high intensity while standing for an extended period of time

Not sure if your experience aligns? We encourage you to apply. Sports-lover or not, all backgrounds are welcome here. Apply today to join our winning team!

Lancaster Wings, Inc. is an independent franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings, an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer. We are committed to providing all team members with a safe, drug-free environment void of discrimination or harassment where our team members can learn, grow, and develop more than they can on their own.