Cook Whataburger 938 West Main Street, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

Job Description

Starting pay $9/hr

Text “ORANGE” to 85000 for application!

As a cook, you'll set up your station and participate in prep. You should be passionate about putting out consistent, quality food and seeking opportunities to learn and grow in the kitchen. You should be able to follow recipes and take direction from the Chef or Sous Chef and also explore your creativity where appropriate. You welcome the fast, often hectic pace of the kitchen and are above all a team player.

The Team Member is responsible for fulfilling Whataburger’s customer service commitment to excellence by ensuring each customer enjoys a hot, freshly-prepared product, of the highest quality ingredients; made to order and promptly served in a comfortable, clean, friendly environment.

To begin the path for career success at Whataburger, Team Members will participate in a skills development program under general guidance by management and will be required to achieve certification in specific stations associated with the position.

Experience:

- 0-6 months’ experience in general industry.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain an effective working relationship with management and co-workers.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Knowledge: (Level of knowledge required to perform the job effectively.)

- Some knowledge of the organization and its functions.

- Some knowledge of working practices, procedures and techniques.

Physical:

- Must have the ability to stand during the entire shift.

- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and push frequently.

- Ability to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.).

- Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood, and produce items.

- Frequent washing of hands.

Other:

Team Member and Company will mutually agree on their availability based on needs of the restaurant.

Working conditions exist to satisfactorily fulfill job responsibilities.

Must be able to work overtime occasionally.

Professional Certification Preferred:

Food Safety Certification (may vary based on city, county and state requirements)

Responsibilities

• Provide Whataburger-quality service to all customers.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately explain the “Whataburger Difference” to customers.
• Effectively communicate with management in a timely manner regarding scheduling issues, customer service problems, and equipment malfunctions.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines including personal safety, equipment use, and food handling and storage.
• Ensure all products are stocked, maintained, and prepared according to Whataburger quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Properly stock inventory using First-In/First-Out (FIFO).
• Clean the customer service areas by following the proper procedures as directed by the management person on duty, including outside landscaping, building entrances, dining room tables and condiment stations, restrooms, and food production and storage units.
• Achieve certification at the specific stations associated with a position, as well as cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility with all Company assets by following company cash handling policies.
• Demonstrate ability to be a “team player” by contributing to the team’s success and communicating effectively with other team members.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.