Lead Cook

About the role

 Ready for a new kind of career? If you're looking for competitive pay, a door-opening career, and a role where your creativity and independence can shine, we want to meet you!    

Wonder is hiring a Lead Cook with experience as well as strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation, effective time management, and quality control. 

As a Lead Cook, you will

  • Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the kitchen to the front of the house 
  • Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority, assisting with timing and organization 
  • Check dishes for accuracy, presentation, and temperature 
  • Assemble orders to maintain fast service 
  • Eliminate obstacles in food preparation lines 
  • Be trained on all cuisines and be able to hop in and help, as needed 
  • Perform other duties as required 

Qualifications

  • Natural communicator with excellent customer service skills 
  • Reliable, flexible, and a team player 
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

Expeditor Detail

  • Job location: Westfield, NJ  
  • Shift Details: Varies, Full-time and Part-time available  
  • Must be 18 years of age   
  • Pay Rate: $19/hr 

Role Detail

  • 2+ years of experience in high volume restaurant 
  • In-depth knowledge of all relevant health and safety guidelines and regulations  
  • Hands-on experience with a variety of kitchen equipment tools  

The way you work

  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills  
  • Team player  
  • Good time-management skills  
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills   

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision  
  • Health savings account with employer match  
  • 100% employer paid life insurance  
  • 2x pay if you work on holidays 
  • Learning and development opportunities to advance your career  
  • Wonder offers hourly employees stock options 

Note: Some of our benefits vary by state and depend on the number of hours you work.  

About Us

The Wonder Group is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs including some of the most accomplished leaders and operators in the technology, culinary, and logistics industries. Backed by top-tier venture capitalists, we’re moving quickly to pioneer the future of food.   

If you join our team, you’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment where our culture and our values—Mastery, Compassion, and Courage—are taken as seriously as delivering an incredible experience for our customers.