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The Cook produces works in a fast-paced environment to produce high quality products that exceed our guests’ expectations on every visit. They are willing to learn and embrace change as they implement the innovation of A&W. The Cook cares for their guests first before anything else, delighting them with perfect food with natural ingredients and great taste. The Cook also ensures the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and contributes to achieving high A&W operating standards for the restaurant.

You will excel and find happiness in this job if you:

• Love good food – and get excited about preparing it in a fast-paced environment;
• Love learning – you’ll use online learning and hands-on training to know how to prepare perfect food to standard recipes or customized for guests;
• Embrace change – and get excited to implement new innovation from A&W;
• Value flexibility – this includes availability to work flexible hours like early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays;
• Love working in a team – and together as partners to get the job done in a dynamic, fast food environment.

Qualifications

Abilities:

• Multi-tasking
• Working as a team
• Effective communication skills
• Guest service disposition

Working Conditions:

• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Working in a diverse environment with many different personalities and attitudes
• Working together as partners, as a cohesive unit with co-workers
• Working with hot products and equipment
• Working with cleaning materials and chemicals
• Working in a noisy environment
• Working with sharp objects (knives, slicers, etc.)
• Use of portable or step ladder may be required

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to stand for an extended period of time (up to 8 hours)
• Occasionally must lift heavy boxes when dealing with product inventory (max 50 lbs.)
• Engaging in repetitive tasks such as preparing/assembling orders and products and regular cleaning of restaurant facility
• Must always be mentally alert to ensure the safety of yourself, co-workers, and guests at all times
• Maintaining good personal hygiene and appropriate uniform
• Having the capacity to handle stressful situations

Why work at A&W?

• We pride ourselves on our food. We’re on a journey to source simple, great-tasting ingredients, farmed with care.
• Good food makes good food, but there is more to our story than that. We’re all about doing the right thing. From using compostable packaging to fundraising to support Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis, we strive to make a positive impact in our community.
• We know you’ve got a life outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible schedules so you can work as much or as little as you need.
• You’ll gain the skills that pay the bills. A career with us will give you great communication skills, valuable customer service prowess, experience working on a team, the ability to thrive under pressure, and the chance to cook some of the best-tasting food in Canada.
• We pay a competitive wage.
• As a big business with a small business culture, we pride ourselves in keeping a healthy buzz of excitement and innovation in the air. To keep this spirit of change making front and centre, we follow a set of guidelines we call our Climate Goals. They’re one part of the secret sauce that makes A&W such an awesome place to work. We can’t wait to tell you all about them.

Requirements

Eligible to work in Canada

Company Information

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community, and environment.

Job applicants responding to this posting may be applying to an A&W restaurant independently owned and operated by a local Franchisee. All hiring decisions are made by the local Franchisee.

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community, and environment.
Job applicants responding to this posting may be applying to an A&W restaurant independently owned and operated by a local Franchisee. All hiring decisions are made by the local Franchisee.