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Smashburger | Illinois • Chicago, Illinois, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Cook



Our first Smashburger
restaurant opened in 2007 with one single notion in mind; to serve a
better burger
! Better burgers takes better service, support and
teamwork. That's why we treat our team members fairly in a diverse
and safe environment. With an average of 10 restaurants opening each year, we
invest in building internal opportunities for our teams’ learning and
growth.” We just build better. Better Burgers. Better
Teams. Better Experiences.



Better Benefits: Build
a better experience work & lifestyle!




  • Tip share-earn up to $2/hr. extra in tips

  • Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*

  • 50% of the best burgers around (or other menu options)

  • Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team
    environment

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Options**

  • Paid time off – vacation and sick**

  • 401K match (21 and older)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Fast track for career opportunities and management
    experience

  • Free uniform and hat



**Eligibility based
off of time in position and average hours worked



*Referred Employees
Must Be in Good Standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at
time of payout. Bonus is paid in two distributions



Cook Responsibilities




  • Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, our cooks
    are the champions of better burgers! In this role you will:

  • Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger’s prep and menu
    recipe standards to prepare guest orders

  • Reading, preparing and cooking food orders to
    specifications is a must! This ensures guest satisfaction, gold standards
    and minimizes waste

  • Be a team player. Must be able to work with
    others on the line and communicate effectively with Guest Service Experts
    (GSE) and managers in a busy restaurant environment

  • Ensure all food items are rung in prior to preparing
    orders; but be flexible to verbal instructions being called back
    (sometimes GSEs or guests get the order wrong from intake – we are all
    human)

  • Have pride in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen
    floors, equipment and counters at all times with the use of company
    approved cleaning products

  • Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep
    fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment with proper
    PPE

  • Follow checklists and proven systems to set up, stock
    and close the kitchen

  • Learn new recipes and procedures to support marketing
    promotions

  • Assist GSEs in managing dining room cleanliness and
    efficient food delivery, and other duties as assigned by management

  • Foster and value a safe work environment by following
    all personal and food safety and security standards



Cook Requirements




  • No experience necessary – we build better skills! Must successfully complete Smashburger training program

  • Must be 16 years of age or older

  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time;
    move, reach, grasp and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.

  • Kneel, bend, twist, stoop and smash

  • Ability to work in high temperatures – it gets hot in
    the kitchen!

  • Showing up on time to work variable hours/days,
    including nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of the
    job

  • Follow Smashburger uniform standards

  • Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set
    forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations

  • Must be able to produce authorized U.S. work documents;
    Smashburger participates in E-verify





All applicants and
employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within
Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal
employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against
applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and
over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status,
or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. This
prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected
classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which
has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s
work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work
environment. We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This
policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers,
and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any
conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the
law. Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination,
harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including immediate discharge.





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