Cook - Morning Shift

2030 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40503, US
Starting hiring pay: $14.00 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. Starting out in the back of the house can lead to many promotional opportunities, including advanced roles like Bird Specialist or Certified Trainer.

We are hiring entry-level and experienced Cooks for all shifts: opening, closing, and everything in between. No previous restaurant experience is required—we provide paid training for every new Cook. Within your first year, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour through training, certifications, and performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the highest quality chicken finger meals for customers
• 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)
• Clean tables, floors, and other areas of the Restaurant
• Take orders from customers and process payments efficiently
• Follow proper safety procedures when handling and preparing food
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Show up to scheduled shifts on time
• Work together as a team to ensure continuity of service
• Align with Raising Cane’s culture by balancing working hard and having fun
• Take initiative and comply with company policies

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace
• Provide quick and friendly service to all customers
• Previous experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive-thru cashier, or other service-oriented role is a plus but not required

Qualities

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

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 10 PM**

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

Pay

Starting pay: $14.00 per hour. Within your first year, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour through training, certifications, and performance evaluations.

Schedule

All shifts available: opening, closing, and everything in between. Flexible scheduling options.