Cook

The Fish Market Restaurants; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Fish Market Restaurants in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Cook to support a busy kitchen and maintain high standards of food quality. The role requires reading and following standardized recipes, plus strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of cook experience and knowledge of proper food handling procedures; ServeSafe certification is preferred. This position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and proactive kitchen maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of cook experience in a restaurant.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen as part of a team.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Cook and prepare food items
• Maintain accurate food inventories
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
• Rotate stock items as per established procedures
• Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift

Skills

Read & follow recipes

Teamwork in busy kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Multi-tasking capability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

We pride ourselves on the culinary creations served from our kitchen, and are looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to help support our team. The ideal candidate for this position has previous experience preparing Seafood, enjoys working in a busy restaurant environment and is capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively.

Responsibilities

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Cook and prepare food items
• Maintain accurate food inventories
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
• Rotate stock items as per established procedures
• Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2 years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry
• Able to read and follow standardized recipes
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• ServeSafe Certification preferred