Cook at Habit Burger & Grill

Kennewick, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

18.63

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food preparation, Cooking, Kitchen sanitation, Customer service, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Safety standards, Equipment operation, Food handling, Inventory management

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Now hiring Cooks for our newest Habit Burger & Grill coming to Kennewick, WA! Are you friendly, energetic, and ready to fire-up your career? We're hiring Cooks for immediate part-time positions! Why Work With Us? Competitive Pay: Starting at $17.13 - $18.63 per hour + Tips! Fantastic Benefits: Enjoy free food, Career advancement opportunities, Paid time off, 401k w/100% match and other cool perks! How to Apply: Click Apply or Text "better" to 91969 Interviews onsite: Starting Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-6:00pm at 7415 West Canal Drive #120, Kennewick, WA 99336 ABOUT US At Habit Burger & Grill, our people make the difference. From our made-to-order menu selections, to our hands-on learning and genuine customer service, there’s no substitute for quality. For over 50 years, through hard work and dedication, Habit Burger & Grill has grown and still remains focused on one simple philosophy—always deliver high quality food and great service at a remarkable value. After all, there’s a reason why we were voted: "Best Tasting Burger in America". The "Habit Difference" is our people. Great customer service is a result of a well-trained team, taught to respect their job, the guests, and each other. We will show your career development the same respect we show all aspects of the “Habit Difference”. Our training stresses the “why” behind everything you learn, creating leaders within our organization. Our career path sets the industry standard in providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. With our culture of training and support, we reward outstanding work, promoting from within, and building long-term relationships with our Team Members. JOB SUMMARY As a Cook, you are responsible for providing the "Habit Difference" through food. From our award-winning Charburgers to our fresh salads, our Cooks ensure that our guests enjoy fresh, quality, cooked to order, and custom-built items from our kitchen. Cooks work together in a variety of stations to accurately and efficiently prepare and cook food items. The stations include Fryer, Broiler, Make-Up and Quarterback. Each station is responsible for a different part of the cooking process to produce quality food items. You are also responsible for adhering to all sanitation, health, personal hygiene, and safety standards as well as maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization. As a Cook, you will be cross-trained in the different stations in the kitchen, which will increase your value to our company and may allow you to work more shifts. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Correctly prepare all foods served following standard recipes, working on several different orders simultaneously. • Restocks food items and kitchen supplies; stores and rotates food properly and safely. • Operate cooking equipment such as flat grills, char broiler, fryer, slicer, etc. • Comply with all established standards, including personal safety, food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, appearance, and uniform. • Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques. • Keep work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment, cooking surfaces and utensils used in food preparation. BENEFITS We are proud to offer competitive pay as well as career advancement opportunities and a referral bonus program. We also offer a Team Member Meal Discounts Program to provide free or discounted meals from a limited menu during your shift. Qualified employees may be eligible for health insurance, life insurance, disability and sick time. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds, but have the ability to lift up to 55 pounds. • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time. • This position will involve some repetitive motion tasks. • This position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT • This job operates in a kitchen environment housed with equipment such as a char broiler, flat grill, slicer, and chef’s knives. The Team Member is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire, and noise. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS • Basic math, reading, and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrates ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. • Excellent teamwork attitude. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • 1 year of experience in related food service position preferred. • Food Handler’s Card/Certification may be required according to local and/or state regulations. • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on restaurant needs. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

Cooks are responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing custom-built food items across various kitchen stations. They must also maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to all sanitation, health, and safety standards.