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Line Cook/Prep Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Salary
Harrisonburg, VA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2027

Cook – Heart of House Job Description

FUNCTION: Cook

REPORTS TO: Manager

DEPARTMENT: HOH

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Cook is responsible for preparing food items served in the restaurant. This position is critical to
Buffalo Wild Wings; the cook is the heart of the house and impacts the restaurant by inspiring
legendary experiences between friends, supporting team members, creating great food items, and ensuring proper sanitation, portion control and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONS

  • Sets-up, maintains and operates the station using prep sheets and station charts.
  • Adheres to standardized recipes, portion sizes and department rules and procedures.
  • Maintains quality and freshness of all food items.
  • Prepares food items that meet or exceed guest expectations.
  • Preps and prepares menu items at correct temperature within specified timeframes.
  • Maintains Quality Assurance of all food products.
  • Packages carryout orders accordingly.
  • Keeps station neat and clean by using the “clean as you go” method.
  • Sweeps, wet mops and/or brushes floors, as needed or directed by manager
  • Exhibits a sense of urgency responding to orders and guest requests.
  • Unloads trucks, pallets, and cases of food and beverage and puts in assigned locations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

TEAM

  • Promotes excellence, cooperation and teamwork within the company.
  • Supports and assists team members.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer.
  • Speaks, reads, writes and understands the primary language of the work location.
  • Able to read and follow written instructions.
  • Self starter who is energetic and flexible.
  • Prioritizes responsibilities and achieves results through multi tasking
  • Forms strong working relationships within team.
  • Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others.
  • Follows direction with focused attention.
  • Minimum of 1 year in a food preparation position within the restaurant business preferred.
  • Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 4 hours in length.

Cook – Heart of House Job Description

Physical Requirements

NP Not Present
O Occasional (Up to 25% of time)
F Frequent (26%-74% of time)
C Constant (75% or more of time)

Requirements NP O F C
Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about in a work area. C
Sitting: Remaining in a normal seated position. O
Carrying: Moving an object usually by holding it in hands or arms, or on shoulders. C
Lifting: Raising an object from one level to another with hands or arms and/or shoulders, back and legs. Must be able to lift items up to 40 pounds. C
Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that object moves away from/towards the force. C

Stooping; Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. C
Bending: Bending knees to come to rest on knees or knee. C
Reaching; Extending hands or arms in any direction. C
Handling; Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise performing precision work with hands. C
Bending/Twisting; Continual intermittent twisting of the spine. C
Talking; Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work. C
Hearing; Receiving detailed information through oral communication. C
Vision; Clarity of vision at near or far distances. C
Computer usage or other special equipment operated. C

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Experience:

  • Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $16

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