Alexandria, Virginia Smashburger
SMASHBURGER

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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