Smashburger Cook

Castle Rock Chamber of Co; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip share up to $2/hour

50% off menu items

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Fast-track opportunities for growth

Free uniform

Job summary

Smashburger is seeking a Cook in Castle Rock, CO. You will be a menu expert, read and prepare guest orders, and work on the line with teammates and managers in a fast-paced kitchen.

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, follow food safety standards, complete training, and show up on time for varied shifts, including nights and weekends. Smashburger emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and delivering crave-worthy moments.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow verbal instructions to prepare guest orders from the menu.
• Teamwork and effective communication in a busy kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters.
• Follow safety and security standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Punctual with flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Must produce authorized U.S. work documents (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Be a menu expert and follow Smashburger prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders.
• Read and prepare food orders and cook according to verbal instructions.
• Work on the line and communicate effectively with teammates and managers.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters.
• Set up, stock and close the kitchen using checklists and proven systems.
• Operate grills and deep fryers and use knives and slicing equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following food safety standards.
• Demonstrate integrity and do the right thing at all times.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs of food/supplies.
• Work in high-temperature environments and be flexible on hours.

Job description

At Smashburger, we don’t just make burgers—we create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence, working as one team and taking bold action to deliver unforgettable experiences. Here, you’ll be part of a group that works hard and genuinely cares—where passion and dedication matter just as much as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:
Smashburger Cook Responsibilities

• Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger’s prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders
• Must be able to read and prepare food orders and receive verbal instructions and cook food according to those instructions
• Teamwork! Must be able to work with others on the line and communicate effectively with GSEs and managers in a busy restaurant environment
• Have pride in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times
• Follow checklists and proven systems to set up, stock and close the kitchen
• Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment
• Foster and value a safe work environment by following all personal and food safety and security standards
• Values integrity and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in high temperature
• Show up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must successfully complete our training program
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations
• Must be able to produce authorized U.S. work documents: Smashburger participates in E-verify

At Smashburger, we don’t just make burgers—we create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence, working as one team and taking bold action to deliver unforgettable experiences. Here, you’ll be part of a group that works hard and genuinely cares—where passion and dedication matter just as much as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:
Smashburger Cook Responsibilities

• Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger’s prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders
• Must be able to read and prepare food orders and receive verbal instructions and cook food according to those instructions
• Teamwork! Must be able to work with others on the line and communicate effectively with GSEs and managers in a busy restaurant environment
• Have pride in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment and counters at all times
• Follow checklists and proven systems to set up, stock and close the kitchen
• Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment
• Foster and value a safe work environment by following all personal and food safety and security standards
• Values integrity and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in high temperature
• Show up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must successfully complete our training program
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations
• Must be able to produce authorized U.S. work documents: Smashburger participates in E-verify

Taste Obsessed– Bring flavor into every shift
Premium Experience– Lead Boldly. Deliver Flawlessly
Stay Hungry– Literally & Figuratively
One Team! One Smash!– Smash Together
Do What’s Right– Act with honesty and consistency.
Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Earn extra with tip share (up to $2/hour)
• 50% off delicious menu items
• Flexible schedules in a fun, team-focused environment
• Paid time off, medical, dental & vision benefits*
• 401(k) match (21+)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Fast-track opportunities for growth and leadership roles
• Free uniform

• Eligibility based on tenure and hours worked

Additional Postings available from Smashburger