Cook - Weekend Availability

Location: 1519 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Starting pay: $15.50 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. 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.

Qualities we look for

• 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

• Prepare high-quality chicken finger meals in a fast-paced environment
• Lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Kneel, bend, twist, or stoop as needed
• 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 high-pressure environment
• Work together as a team to ensure continuity of service
• Show up to scheduled shifts on time

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Provide quick and friendly service to all customers
• Align with Raising Cane’s culture by balancing working hard and having fun
• Take initiative and comply with company policies

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: $15.50 per hour. Within your first year, you can earn up to an extra $1.50 per hour through training, certifications, and performance evaluations.