Cook

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 is a fun and fast‑paced environment — crank up the music and have some fun while you work hard to prepare the highest quality chicken finger meals for our customers to enjoy. Starting out in the back of the house 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, fast‑paced food service environment. 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. Even if you don't have previous restaurant experience, this position is entry‑level (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.

Pay

Starting hiring pay: $14.00 per hour. 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.

Schedule

We are hiring immediately for Cooks who can work all shifts: opening shifts, closing shifts, and everything in between. Flexible scheduling is available.

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
• 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

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

Qualities

• 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

• Weekly pay (except in some states, e.g., California, where the company pays bi‑weekly)
• Closed on major holidays (locations may vary)
• Flexible scheduling
• No‑cost therapy (in‑person, virtual, or text therapy)
• Discounts on entertainment and lifestyle purchases
• No‑cost high school diplomas
• Paid time off (eligibility requirements apply)
• 401(k) with employer match (eligibility requirements apply)
• Healthcare membership program
• Fitness discount program (18 or older)