Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Minneapolis, MN, with pay of $14–$17 per hour. Smashburger’s restaurant team focuses on preparing burgers and delivering a quality guest experience. The cook prepares menu items to recipe standards and helps maintain food quality, accuracy, and kitchen efficiency. By following food safety and cleanliness practices and supporting teammates, the role contributes to consistent service and the restaurant’s guest experience.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe standards
• ensure food quality, accuracy, and efficiency
• work with teammates in a fast-paced kitchen
• maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
• operate grills, fryers, and knives
• follow prep, stocking, and closing systems
• support team members and assist in the dining area as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

food preparation

kitchen operations

food safety

minneapolis mn

smashburger

recipe standards

fast-paced kitchen

no experience required

$14–$17/hour

tip share

flexible schedule

career growth

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip share up to $2 per hour
• 50% off meals
• referral bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision coverage and paid time off subject to eligibility
• 401(k) match for employees 21 and older
• career growth opportunities
• free uniform and hat.

Why this role

No experience is required; training is provided. Applicants must be at least 16 and able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds. The posting notes a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, plus tip share of up to $2 per hour and benefits subject to eligibility.

About the employer

Smashburger 1791 Plymouth is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.