Tracy - Cook

Angry Chickz•Tracy, 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 different stations, including fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading, and expo. The role involves preparing food according to company recipes and quality standards, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, and following food safety and dietary requirements. The Cook operates large-volume cooking equipment and helps keep food products organized, labeled, and properly rotated. The position requires teamwork, effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. The Cook must wear the Angry Chickz uniform and safety-required non-slip shoes. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds, repetitive hand use, reaching at varied heights, and exposure to hot and cold conditions, moisture, dust, fumes, and cleaning 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 environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak clearly, understand directions in English, and read English.
Wear the Angry Chickz uniform and non-slip shoes required by the safety department.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend and twist at the waist.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to use hands repetitively to grasp food-preparation tools and utensils.
Ability to reach below waist level, between waist and shoulder level, and above shoulder level.
Ability to work around extreme cold and heat, moisture, and dust, fumes, or cleaning chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques.
Previous experience working 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 ensure 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.
Maintain organization, proper labeling, and rotation of food products.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment, including grills, deep-fat fryers, stoves, or griddles.
Support the dietary department by following specific meal requirements.
Work well with team members and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Provide excellent customer service and contribute to guest satisfaction.
Work at assigned stations, which may include fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading, and expo.