Kitchen Crew

Kitchen Crew Member

Our Kitchen Crew is the heart of the house at Swensons! Our brand is growing and we need your help to create an energetic atmosphere focused on cooking and serving delicious food! You will be part of creating some of the best burgers in the area! Our best in brand kitchen team is dedicated to delicious food, food safety, great guest experience and creating a fun energized environment to be in.

Swensons believes in best today, better tomorrow

Weekly paycheck!

Best in brand kitchen crew members are the heart of our kitchens!

Career growth we love to promote from within!

Kitchen members are dedicated to all food preparation and safety.

Flexible schedules so you can accommodate school or other jobs!

Fast paced and fun environment!

Work a little or a lot! We will work with what you need.

Positive, energetic, "can do" attitude.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and keep smiling no matter what comes your way.

Welcoming, friendly attitude.

Ability to have high mobility for up to eight hours a shift; lifting up to 35 pounds.

Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen.

Essential job duties:

• Prepares and cooks menu items according to Swensons recipes, temp standards, and quality standards
• Is punctual and flexible in maintaining hours of employment
• Ensures that temperature, packaging, appearance, presentation, and service of all menu items meet operational standards
• Responsible for quick service and friendly service to guests and internal team members at all times
• Follows all Swensons safety standards at all times
• Promote and adhere to the Swensons core values and mission statement at all times
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required including but not limited to cleaning tasks and cross training

ADA requirements/physical standards:

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility and reasonable range of motion such as bending, stooping, standing, walking, stirring, lifting to complete physical tasks related to responsibilities for up to ten (10) hours
• Able to safely respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others
• Safely transport up to 35 pounds repetitively throughout a shift
• Ability to safely operate blenders, frozen drink machines, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment as needed. Ability to safely place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves
• Safely work frequently in and prolonged exposure to a hot and damp environment. Safely work frequently in and prolonged exposure to a sub-40 degree (F) environment
• Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment
• Ability to safely work in environment that includes wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally and listen attentively to employees, guests, vendors, and visitors
• Ability to arrive on time for each scheduled shift and work throughout the shift (aside from legally required breaks) per the schedule and restaurant demands
• Ability to give appropriate notice for any need to deviate - in any way - from one's scheduled shift to the appropriate manager

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old (under 18 requires a work permit)
• Legal right to work in the United States and provide proof
• Must have your own reliable source of transportation and be able to arrive to work on time
• Must be able to clearly communicate in the primary language of the work location
• Positive, energetic, "can do" attitude with the ability to work on your feet entire length of shift in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, and work successfully in a team environment
• Properly use safely operate and maintain restaurant equipment including but not limited to grill, freezer and all other cooking equipment
• Must be available on the weekends

Swensons Drive-In Restaurants, LLC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Candidates requiring assistance during the application process may reach out directly to View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io