What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Wingstop?
Note: Entry level and training is also available for this job, we are looking for someone who is:
- Team oriented, adaptable, dependable, self-motivated with strong work ethic.
Wingstop’s mission is to serve the world flavor. Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop. We are looking for team members who want to deliver a flavor experience.
A Wingstop cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day-to-day. This position is critical to Wingstop Restaurants; ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation maintaining the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer; follows and comprehends the importance of proper personal hygiene and sanitation procedures. The restaurant cook must be able to successfully focus on their job in a calm, yet efficient manner.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated experience in a cook-to-order, quick service dining environment.
- Ability to complete duties in a fast-paced kitchen while performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- BECOME A WING EXPERT, follow WingStops prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders.
- Ensure that each guest has a memorable experience by preparing Quality menu items in a timely manner.
- Ability to initiate and implement necessary plans to organize and set-up assigned station in a timely manner prior to meal service.
- Maintain cleanliness of floors, equipment and counters at all times.
- Foster a safe work environment by following safety and security standards
- Follow all guidelines and procedures as outlined in your training.
- Demonstrate experience in FRYER FILTERING/BOIL-OUT PROCESS.
- Knowledge and demonstrated practice of safe food handling.
- Demonstrate experience to set up, stock and close the kitchen.
- Complete any other tasks assigned from time to time by the management team.
- High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Minimum of two year cook to order experience preferred but not required.
- Food handler certificate is required, may be obtained during training.
Key Skills/Abilities:
• Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow
through
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement
• Has an outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic
Additional Information:
• Cook and restaurant experience is a plus!
• Food Handler Certification required
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
• Professional cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Line cook: 1 year (Preferred)
Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.
We're not in the wing business. We're in the flavor business. It's been our mission to serve the world flavor since we first opened shop in '94, and we're just getting started.
1997 saw the opening of our first franchised Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It's a flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest-growing brands in the restaurant industry.
Wingstop is the destination when you crave fresh never faked wings, hand-cut seasoned fries, and any of our famous sides. For people who demand flavor in everything they do, there's only Wingstop - because it's more than a meal, it's a flavor experience.