Back-of-House Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Flexible Hours

Popeyes; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes is hiring a Cook / Back of House Team Member to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will learn valuable culinary skills and work in a team-focused environment while handling chicken, tenders, and other menu items.

This role offers hands-on training from day one and opportunities for career advancement within the restaurant family. Flexible schedules include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Dependable, hard-working, and safety-minded with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment around hot equipment and oil.
• Able to follow recipes, procedures, and food safety standards consistently.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn multiple kitchen stations.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, reach, lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet minimum age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bread, batter, and cook chicken, tenders, and other menu items following Popeyes recipes and procedures.
• Operate fry station and other kitchen stations as needed.
• Monitor cook times, temperatures, and holding times to ensure food quality and safety.
• Set up, operate, and safely shut down kitchen equipment including fryers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen throughout your shift.
• Assist with prep work for breading, batter, sides, and other ingredients.
• Communicate clearly with front-of-house and assembly teams to keep orders accurate and timely.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and restaurant safety procedures diligently.
• Support the team by learning and working multiple back-of-house stations.

Skills

Dependable

Safety-minded

Strong communication

Willing to learn multiple stations

Physical stamina

Job description

Popeyes is hiring a Cook / Back of House Team Member to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will learn valuable culinary skills and work in a team-focused environment while handling chicken, tenders, and other menu items.

This role offers hands-on training from day one and opportunities for career advancement within the restaurant family. Flexible schedules include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a supportive team.