Our first Smashburger restaurant opened in 2007 with one single notion in mind; to serve a better burger! Better burgers take better service, support, and teamwork. That's why we treat our team members fairly in a diverse and safe environment. With an average of 10 restaurants opening each year, we invest in building internal opportunities for our teams’ learning and growth. We just build better. Better Burgers. Better Teams. Better Experiences.

Better Benefits: Build a better experience work & lifestyle!

• Tip share - earn up to $2/hr extra in tips.
• Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends.
• 50% of the best burgers around (or other menu options).
• Flexible schedules in a fun, family-friendly, team environment.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options.
• Paid time off – vacation and sick.
• 401K match (21 and older).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fast track for career opportunities and management experience.
• Free uniform and hat.

Cook Responsibilities: Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, our cooks are the champions of better burgers! In this role, you will:

• Be a menu expert, follow Smashburger’s prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders.
• Read, prepare, and cook food orders to specifications to ensure guest satisfaction and minimize waste.
• Be a team player and communicate effectively with Guest Service Experts (GSE) and managers in a busy restaurant environment.
• Ensure all food items are rung in prior to preparing orders; be flexible to verbal instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, equipment, and counters at all times.
• Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment with proper PPE.
• Follow checklists and proven systems to set up, stock, and close the kitchen.
• Learn new recipes and procedures to support marketing promotions.
• Assist GSEs in managing dining room cleanliness and efficient food delivery.
• Foster and value a safe work environment by following all personal and food safety and security standards.

Cook Requirements: No experience necessary – we build better skills! Must successfully complete Smashburger training program. Must be 16 years of age or older. Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time; move, reach, grasp, and lift boxes of food/supplies up to 50 lbs. Kneel, bend, twist, stoop, and smash. Ability to work in high temperatures – it gets hot in the kitchen! Showing up on time to work variable hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays is an essential function of the job. Follow Smashburger uniform standards. Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations. Must be able to produce authorized U.S. work documents; Smashburger participates in E-verify.

All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants, or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

• Tip share - earn up to $2/hr extra in tips.
• Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends.
• 50% of the best burgers around (or other menu options).
• Flexible schedules in a fun, family-friendly, team environment.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options.
• Paid time off – vacation and sick.
• 401K match (21 and older).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fast track for career opportunities and management experience.
• Free uniform and hat.

• No experience necessary – training provided.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in high temperatures.
• Must follow Smashburger uniform standards.
• Ability to produce authorized U.S. work documents.