Cook

2516 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508, United States
Starting hiring pay: $10.50 per hour

About the role

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 for all shifts: opening, closing, 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. This role is entry-level (no experience required) and we provide paid training for every new Restaurant Cook on the team. We will ensure you are prepared to grow your Restaurant career with us.

Within your first year, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour in pay increases through additional training, certifications, and performance evaluations.

Qualities of an awesome Raising Cane’s Cook

• Team player
• Excellent communicator
• Happy, courteous, and enthusiastic
• Hardworking and attentive
• Responsible and dependable
• Authentic and genuine
• Takes pride in doing a good job

Responsibilities

• 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
• Show up to scheduled shifts on time
• Clean tables, floors, and other areas of the Restaurant
• Take orders from customers and process payments efficiently
• Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work together as a team, assisting other Crewmembers in completion of tasks and assignments
• Work under pressure while balancing "Working Hard and Having Fun"
• Take initiative and comply with Company policies

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Provide all customers with quick and friendly service
• Align with Raising Cane’s culture

Benefits

• 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
  • 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

• Paid Time Off*
• Closed for all major holidays**
• Early closure for company events
• Casual work attire
• Flexible scheduling
• Perkspot Employee Discount Program
• Additional $1 per hour after 10pm**

*Must satisfy hours requirement per year
**Locations may vary

Pay

Starting pay: $10.50 per hour
Potential to earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour within the first year through training, certifications, and performance evaluations.