Wendy’s Team Member – WEN 9086 Los Angeles – La Tijera (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles, United States
Wendy’s Team Member – WEN 9086 Los Angeles – La Tijera (Los Angeles, CA)
Company
WKS Restaurant Group
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 hours ago
Via
WKS Restaurant Group
Job description
Pay Range: $20.00 – $26.00

Listed wages are based on company-wide ranges. Actual earnings will vary based on factors such as: restaurant brand, experience, education, geography, applicable minimum wage, unit volume(s), hours worked & potential overtime pay.

SUMMARY

To provide service and guest courtesy that exceeds our customer’s expectation (wow! Service) in a fast and orderly fashion that meets quality, service, and cleanliness standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Including the following, but not limited to.
• Greets the customer
• Suggestive sale and answer questions about products
• Records the customer’s order
• Stages customers in serpentine area to maintain a smooth customer flow
• Selects requested food items from serving or storage areas and assembles items on serving tray or in takeout bag.
• Serves cold drinks, hot beverages, and desserts
• Receives payment
• Assists customers with questions or complaints
• Retrieves raw food stock and places at appropriate station for preparation
• Performs duties to prepare food
• Maintains orderly eating and serving areas
• Ensures that he or she follows all company issued policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training. High School diploma preferred, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

You must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence. To effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

You must have the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. You must have the ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

You must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. You must also have the ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job function, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to figure, handle, and feel. He or she may also be required to reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may also be required to lift at least 20 pounds at a time. There are no special vision requirements for this job position.

Employee may be exposed to high heat from grill and fryer equipment and may be exposed to cooking oils and other materials typically used in preparing fast food products.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Age Requirements

Must be 16 years old or older; no exceptions unless authorized by VPO & HR

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

Q
What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped servers in US restaurants in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division, the federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees like restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Employers must ensure that tips plus the cash wage equal at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, paying the difference if tips fall short. Overtime for hours over 40 per workweek is calculated at 1.5 times the full minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Source: Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor
Q
What is the median annual wage for restaurant cooks in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for cooks in restaurants is $31,310 as of May 2023 data applicable through 2026. The wage range spans $25,090 at the 10th percentile to $44,240 at the 90th percentile annually. Hourly median is $15.05 for full-time equivalent.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Q
What visa is required for foreign nationals to work seasonal restaurant jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the H-2B visa allows foreign workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs like peak-season restaurant work, with a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas for FY2026. The cap allocates 33,000 visas for October 1 to March 31 and 33,000 for April 1 to September 30. Employers must obtain labor certification from DOL and file Form I-129 petition.
Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Q
What education or experience is required for entry-level waiter jobs in US restaurants?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, waiters and waitresses need no formal educational credential for entry-level positions. Training is short-term on-the-job, typically less than 30 days. No prior work experience is required, though basic math for orders and customer service aptitude helps.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics