Cajun Kitchen Cook | Fast-Paced Prep & Grill Pro

Captain-Jay; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Captain Jay’s Fish & Chicken is seeking a cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team in Michigan. You will prepare ingredients, operate grills/ovens/fryers, and assist teammates while ensuring prepared orders meet health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, the ability to multitask, and a strong work ethic. Prior kitchen experience is helpful, and a background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks.
• Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and organize workstations.
• Prepare ingredients for the shift; wash vegetables, chop, season meat, etc.
• Prepare oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
• Take orders from wait staff or computerized system.
• Cook order according to health and safety standards.
• Handle multiple food orders at one time.
• Ensure each guest order has the correct food and sides.
• Deliver food order to guest in a timely manner.
• Store all food properly.
• Sanitize and clean workstations and utensils.
• Assist other cooks in preparing food or helping team members when needed.

Skills

Multitask

Teamwork

Time management

Physical endurance

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Captain Jay’s Fish & Chicken is seeking a cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team in Michigan. You will prepare ingredients, operate grills/ovens/fryers, and assist teammates while ensuring prepared orders meet health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, the ability to multitask, and a strong work ethic. Prior kitchen experience is helpful, and a background check may be required.