Cook (Wilmington)

Experience all the opportunities of a rapidly growing company balanced with a 47 year history of stability! We provide training in a friendly and fun environment where your personality counts! We are looking for Cooks to join our team.

Working back to the house demonstrating exceptional knowledge of food and personal safety, as well as all procedures and standards. You should be trained and able to perform duties of all stations in the kitchen, including Fryer, Broiler, Make-up, Quarterback, and Lead Cook. In the Kitchen Leader position, strong leadership, management, and communication skills are key. You will work closely with the management team to train and develop our Cooks; help control food and labor costs; meet sales goals and other targets; and ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times. You will primarily be responsible for closing shifts. During each shift, you will manage the flow and efficiency of kitchen operations to deliver the Habit difference, ensuring we serve fresh, delicious food to every Customer.

• Set the standard and leads by example in all kitchen functions and responsibilities.

• Provide direction and coaching to Team Members.

• Manage kitchen organization and cleanliness, delegating tasks as necessary.

• Able to perform all stations in the kitchen, including preparation and cooking of all food items.

• Ensure standard operational procedures are followed for consistent delivery of quality food items.

• Detailed knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and operation of all kitchen equipment, including flat grills, charbroiler, fryer, slicer, etc.

• Comply with all established standards, including personal safety, food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform.

• Set and maintain ordering pars weekly to ensure quality and availability of food products.

• Assist in training and developing BOH staff.

• Manage kitchen organization, cleanliness, efficiency, and operations during closing shifts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Friendly, hardworking attitude is a must!
• Previous cook experience strongly preferred
• Flexible schedule

One bite of a hot, juicy Charburger and suddenly you’re in Santa Barbara, California, 1969. After all, it was in that picturesque, coastal Southern California town, in the same year that the first astronauts landed on the moon, that the original Habit Burger Grill opened its doors. Soon after, an entrepreneurial young employee and his equally enterprising brother—both on a mission to provide a great burger at a great price—borrowed money from their mom to buy the unassuming restaurant nestled amongst the Spanish Colonial architecture of Goleta Beach and nearby bungalow homes. In pursuit of a new standard for freshness, they began with daily-baked buns from a local bakery and grilled them alongside perfectly seasoned beef until they were warm and toasty. They sourced fresh California produce for the ripest tomatoes and leafiest lettuce available. And, of course, they installed a stainless steel charbroiler with a cast-iron grill designed to sear smoky flavors into every burger placed upon its fiery grates. Once they earned a reputation for serving the tastiest burgers on the coast, the brothers turned their attention to other beach-inspired recipes—like a fresh-grilled ahi sandwich made with line-caught tuna; a chicken sandwich topped with crisp bacon and velvety avocado; and crisp salads made to order. Yeah, one bite of a Charburger will transport you to a place where cool ocean breezes sweep gently through majestic green palm fronds, and a time when two enterprising young brothers established what it means to MAKE IT A HABIT.