Cook - Argyle

Wingstop•Argyle, TX

About The Position

A Restaurant Cook prepares quality food that tastes great, is consistent from day to day, and meets Wingstop operational standards. The role helps ensure compliance with company standards, including product preparation, quality service, personal hygiene, and sanitation. The Cook must focus on the work calmly and efficiently and represent Wingstop’s culture and mission to “Serve the World Flavor!” The Cook contributes to a positive guest experience by handling orders and inquiries professionally, providing quick and friendly service, and notifying the Manager of guest issues or complaints. The role also supports the team, works effectively under pressure, communicates with team members, and assists in other positions when needed. The position follows safe food-handling and cooking procedures; prepares and portions wings and strips; coordinates cooking times using timers; sauces, seasons, and packages orders to Wingstop standards; and filters and freshens fryer shortening daily using appropriate safety procedures and equipment. The Cook may be responsible for opening and/or closing the restaurant, using chemical cleaning products safely, and keeping the restaurant’s interior and exterior clean and staged.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to work well under pressure and at a fast pace.
Must be able to follow instructions and safe food-handling, cooking, and chemical-cleaning procedures.
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines with urgency and follow-through.
Must have a guest-service mentality, an outgoing personality, and a strong work ethic.
Must maintain a calm, tactful demeanor when handling difficult situations.
Must be willing to learn and pursue self-improvement.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
Some hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare consistent, high-quality food according to Wingstop operational standards.
Provide friendly, professional service and help ensure guests have a positive experience.
Notify the Manager of guest issues or complaints and resolve low-level guest issues efficiently and positively.
Work collaboratively with team members, communicate feedback, and assist other positions when necessary.
Notify the Manager of safety, sanitation, or employee issues.
Follow safe food-handling and cooking procedures and stay current on product and procedural changes.
Open and/or close the restaurant as assigned.
Review order tickets, accurately count and portion Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings, and Boneless Strips, and prepare them in the appropriate fryers and baskets.
Coordinate cooking times for wings, strips, and fries using the corresponding timers.
Sauce, season, and package orders according to Wingstop standards.
Filter and freshen fryer shortening daily, following safety procedures and using proper safety equipment.
Follow instructions for safe use of chemical cleaning products.
Keep the interior and exterior of the restaurant clean and staged.
Perform other duties as assigned.