La Quinta - Cook

Angry Chickz • La Quinta, CA

2d

About The Position

As a member of the Crew Member team, the Cook creates a positive environment for guests by preparing amazing food and providing excellent customer service. The Cook works with other team members to support guest satisfaction. Training is provided for work at stations including fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading, and expo.

The role involves preparing food according to company recipes and standards, maintaining food quality and presentation, and following sanitation, health, safety, and dietary requirements. The Cook sets up and sanitizes stations, keeps preparation areas and equipment clean, organizes and labels food products, and rotates stock. The position uses large-volume cooking equipment and requires effective teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and organization.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to speak, understand, and read English, and the ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Angry Chickz uniform and safety-department-required non-slip shoes must be worn. The physical work includes extended standing and walking, bending and twisting, occasional lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, repetitive hand use, reaching at various heights, and exposure to temperature extremes, moisture, and cleaning-related dust, fumes, or chemicals.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cook or in a similar role in a restaurant or food-service setting.
• Knowledge of food-handling procedures and food-safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak clearly, comprehend directions in English, and read English.
• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must wear the Angry Chickz uniform and non-slip shoes required by the safety department.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend and twist at the waist, and occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to use hands repetitively to grasp food-preparation tools and reach for items below waist level, between waist and shoulder level, and above shoulder level.
• Ability to work with exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, moisture, and dust, fumes, or chemicals such as cleaning solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to read and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food using company recipes and preparation procedures.
• Ensure food is prepared with care and meets standards for quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Set up and sanitize stations on the line.
• Keep food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils clean.
• Organize, label, and rotate food products properly.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, stoves, and griddles.
• Follow specific dietary requirements for meals.
• Work with team members and communicate effectively to support guest satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED