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FOOD FIGHT INC

Sous Chef (3013)

Milwaukee, WI

$49.30K - $66.50K/yr

... team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a ... Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service * Time management strengths ...

FOOD FIGHT INC

Host (2802)

Milwaukee, WI

... team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a ... Strong customer service * Must have legible handwriting * Ability to stand for a long time and move ...

FOOD FIGHT INC

Bartender (3275)

Milwaukee, WI

... team started their Food Fight careers in an entry level role. Our focus is to create a ... Strong customer service * Ability to stand for a long time and move quickly * Excellent oral ...

Solina

R&D Technician Assistant

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$35.30K - $36.30K/yr

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service ... This is a great job for entry level candidates, or even candidates with a restaurant back of house ...

Culver's

Entry Level Manager

Kenosha, WI

$16 - $18/hr

Run shifts effectively to provide great food and excellent guest service * Demonstrate positive and effective role modeling for team members * Support the development of a high-performing team ...

Culver's

Entry Level Manager

Kenosha, WI

$16 - $18/hr

Run shifts effectively to provide great food and excellent guest service * Demonstrate positive and effective role modeling for team members * Support the development of a high-performing team ...

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Cook - Lunch/Afternoon Shift

Cook - Lunch/Afternoon Shift

Raising Cane's

Greendale, WI

$15/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 1,525 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Starting hiring pay at: $15.00


As a Cook at Raising Cane’s, you will set the pace of the Restaurant by ensuring all of the food we serve meets our high standards. Working in the Kitchen at Raising Cane’s is a fun and fast paced environment. Crank up the music and have some fun while you are working hard to prepare the highest quality chicken finger meals for our customers to enjoy. Starting out in the back of the house at Raising Cane’s can lead to many promotional opportunities for Cooks to grow their career by moving into advanced roles like Bird Specialist or Certified Trainer. 

We are looking to immediately hire entry level and experienced Cooks who can thrive in an upbeat and fast-paced food service environment. We are hiring immediately for Cooks that can work all shifts: opening shifts, closing shifts and everything in between. Whether you have previous experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive-thru cashier or any other restaurant or service-oriented role - we have a position for you. We offer competitive pay and benefits for all positions. Even if you don’t have previous Restaurant experience, this position is entry-level (yes, that's no experience required) and we provide paid training for every new Restaurant Cook on the team. We will make sure you are prepared to grow your Restaurant career with us. 

Within your first year of working in the Restaurant, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour in pay increases through additional training, certifications, and performance evaluations! If you want to be at Restaurant that is a FUN place to work, that values your growth and provides opportunities to impact your community, we want you on our team

Qualities of awesome Canes Restaurant Cook: 

  • Team player 
  • Excellent communicator 
  • Happy, Courteous and Enthusiastic
  • Hard working and attentive 
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Authentic and genuine
  • Takes pride in doing a good job

Benefits available for hourly Crew:

  • Access to voluntary benefits through an insurance marketplace, including Medical & Pharmacy, Dental, Vision Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Insurance, Auto and Renter’s Insurance, and ID Theft Protection
  • OnePass Gym Membership Program
  • 401(k) With Safe Harbor Employer Match (age 21 & older)
  • Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
  • Crewmember Assistance Program
  • Education assistance
  • Pet Insurance

Perks & Rewards for hourly Crew:

  • Paid Time Off*
  • Closed for all major holidays**
  • Early closure for company events
  • Casual Work Attire
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Perkspot Employee Discount Program

*Must satisfy hours requirement per year

**Locations may vary 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 

The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by Crewmembers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds 
  • Kneel, bend, twist or stoop
  • Ascend or descend stairs
  • Reach and grasp objects (including above head and below waistline)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to show up to scheduled shifts on time
  • Cleaning tables, floors and other areas of the Restaurant
  • Taking orders from Customers and processing payments efficiently
  • Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food
  • Ability to multitask 


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Provide all Customers with quick and friendly service
  • Work together as a team, assisting other Crewmembers in completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
  • Work under pressure and at a fast pace
  • Align with Raising Cane’s culture by balancing Working Hard and Having Fun
  • Take initiative
  • Comply with Company policies

Raising Cane’s appreciates & values individuality. EOE




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