Vallejo - Cook

Angry Chickz•Vallejo, CA

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 ensure guest satisfaction and receives training to work at stations including fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading, and expo. The role prepares food according to company recipes and standards, maintains food quality and presentation, follows dietary requirements, and keeps work areas and stations sanitary, safe, clean, and organized. The Cook operates high-volume cooking equipment and maintains proper labeling and rotation of food products. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, clear spoken English, and the ability to comprehend directions and read English. Spanish language ability is helpful but not mandatory. The Cook must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays and wear the Angry Chickz uniform and safety-department-required non-slip shoes. The role involves 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, dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Cook or in a similar restaurant or food-service role.
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, understand directions in English, and read English.
Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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 below waist, between waist and shoulder level, and above shoulder level.
Ability to work around extreme cold, extreme heat, moisture, dust, fumes, and cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Know and follow company recipes and food preparation methods.
Prepare food with care to meet quality, flavor, and presentation standards.
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 when preparing meals.
Work effectively with team members and communicate with colleagues.
Provide excellent customer service and help ensure guest satisfaction.