Cook
WingstopThe Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Respectful managers
About Wingstop
Wingstop is a fast food restaurant chain.
Job description from Wingstop
A Wingstop cook is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day-to-day. This position is critical to Wingstop Restaurants; ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation maintaining the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer; follows and comprehends the importance of proper personal hygiene and sanitation procedures. The restaurant cook must be able to successfully focus on their job in a calm, yet efficient manner.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.
Experience:
• Professional cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Line cook: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Discounted meals while working
- Flexible schedule
Additional Information:
• Cook and restaurant experience is a plus!
• Food Handler Certification required
Key Skills/Abilities:
• Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow
through
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement
• Has an outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Ensure that each guest has a positive, long lasting impression of the Wingstop
experience
• Ability to practice safe cooking procedures
• Quickly scan and comprehend the order tickets
• Accurately count the number of Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless
Strips needed for each order
• Coordinate the cooking time of Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless
Strips and fries with the corresponding timer
• According to Wingstop standards; Sauce, Season and package all orders
• Accurately count the cooked Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless
Strips into the proper sauce bowls
• Cook and prepare Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips, and
Fries in the proper fryers and baskets
• Filter and freshen the fryer shortening daily, following all safety procedures and
with proper safety equipment
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean throughout the shift maintaining clean as you
go and at closing time
• Immediately notify Manager on Duty of all safety, sanitation, or employee issues
• Assist other employees as needed
• Follow directions given by Manager or Supervisor
• Know and thoroughly understand the importance of good hygiene and food
handling practices
• Ability to thoroughly understand and follow instructions in how to properly and
safely use chemical cleaning products
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do cooks at Wingstop get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
77% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Wingstop give cooks paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
97% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do cooks at Wingstop do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
84% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do cooks find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 94% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do cooks at Wingstop worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
47% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Okay
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do cooks at Wingstop get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Good
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for cooks at Wingstop to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for cooks to get time off at Wingstop?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Wingstop managers change cooks schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
72% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for cooks to take sick leave at Wingstop?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Okay
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Only some students say it’s good
Is cooks at Wingstop job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
40% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do cooks at Wingstop feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Good
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do cooks at Wingstop get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Okay
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful for cooks to work at Wingstop?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do cooks at Wingstop enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
46% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do cooks at Wingstop recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do cooks get enough training when they start at Wingstop?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Okay
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Only some people get support to advance
Do cooks get support to advance at Wingstop?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Okay
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do cooks think Wingstop’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do cooks feel well informed about how Wingstop is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Wingstop employees say about their job
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Best thing
Mainly the perks such as food and drink. The rushes in the restaurant help with the time go by.
Worst thing
Manager experience being fake and try to friendly towards when really it’s meet to ends for them personally. Last minute scheduling on the day of.
cashier at Wingstop, June 2025
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Best thing
The free food and occasional small talk with the DoorDash/ Uber Drivers picking up orders
Worst thing
Literally the customers, managers not paying you enough for your work, not flexible with a college students schedule, gossiping coworkers
cashier at Wingstop, May 2025
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