Wingstop Cook

Wingstop; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingstop in Minnesota is seeking a dependable Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare wings, fries, tenders, and more, while upholding Wingstop's standards and food safety guidelines.

You'll work as part of a team in a guest-focused environment, ensuring accurate orders, timely service, and a positive experience for every guest. Previous kitchen experience is helpful, but we welcome motivated newcomers ready to learn and grow with us.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong commitment to food safety and cleanliness.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and guest service.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wings, fries, tenders, sandwiches according to Wingstop recipes.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department rules.
• Monitor temperatures and hold times to ensure safety.
• Operate fryers and kitchen equipment safely.
• Sauce, season, package, and present food.
• Read and execute orders quickly and accurately.
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked workspace.
• Assist with opening/closing cleaning procedures.
• Communicate with team to ensure fast service.
• Aid in inventory and FIFO product rotation.
• Support guest experience with urgency and professionalism.
• Interact with guests politely and help ensure order accuracy.
• Assist leadership to resolve guest concerns.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Team player

Guest service

Communication

Stand for long hours

Job description

At Wingstop, we're all about serving amazing flavor and creating an exceptional guest experience. We're looking for dependable, energetic, and hardworking Cooks who take pride in preparing great food, maintaining high standards, and contributing to a positive team environment.

As a Cook, you will play a critical role in delivering the Wingstop experience by preparing fresh, high-quality food, following food safety standards, and supporting a culture of hospitality that puts guests first.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook wings, fries, tenders, sandwiches, and other menu items according to Wingstop recipes and standards
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
• Monitor product quality, temperatures, hold times, and expiration dates to ensure food safety compliance
• Operate fryers and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Sauce, season, package, and present food accurately and consistently
• Read and execute orders with speed and accuracy while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work area throughout each shift
• Complete opening, shift, and closing cleaning procedures
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations and fast service
• Assist with food preparation, inventory organization, and product rotation using FIFO methods
• Support a positive guest experience by demonstrating urgency, teamwork, and professionalism
• Interact with guests in a friendly and respectful manner when needed, answering questions and helping ensure order accuracy
• Assist in resolving guest concerns by partnering with leadership to deliver outstanding service

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong commitment to food safety and cleanliness
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred but not required

What Success Looks Like

• Safe food handling and consistent execution of Wingstop standards
• Accurate and timely order preparation
• Clean and organized workstations
• Positive interactions with guests and team members
• Commitment to delivering great food and an exceptional guest experience every shift

Welcome to Wingstop.
What started as a small wing restaurant in Garland, Texas back in 1994 has grown into a global brand with over 2,500 locations and we’re still climbing.
Why? Because we do a few things better than anyone else:
We bring bold, unforgettable flavor
We serve high-quality food, fresh and never faked
And we create an experience that keeps guests coming back
At Wingstop, we’re not just in the wing business we’re in the flavor business.
For over 30 years, we’ve been perfecting our craft. From our proprietary recipes to the way we serve every guest, everything we do is built around one mission:
To Serve the World Flavor.
That means every order matters. Every guest matters. Every role on the team matters.
When you join Wingstop, you’re stepping into a brand known for:

• High standards
• Strong culture
• Consistent execution
• And teams that show up ready to win