Cook / Back of House Team Member

Popeyes; Panorama (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meal discounts during shifts

Flexible scheduling where available

Job summary

Popeyes is hiring a Cook / Back of House Team Member to join our fast-paced kitchen. Learn valuable culinary skills and work with a supportive team, contributing to quality and speed in a beloved brand with New Orleans style.

Full-time or part-time shifts available, with meal discounts and opportunities for growth. We value dedication, safety, and teamwork and provide hands-on training from day one.

Qualifications

• Dependable, hard-working, and safety-minded with a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen around hot equipment and oil.
• Able to follow recipes, procedures, and food safety standards consistently.
• Strong communication 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

Hard-working

Safety-minded

Positive attitude

Food safety standards

Strong communication

Job description

Opening for a Cook / Back of House Team Member

Are you looking for a fun, dynamic kitchen environment where your hard work truly matters? Do you enjoy working with a motivated team that values quality and speed? If yes, this delicious opportunity at Popeyes is perfect for you!

Join Popeyes, a beloved brand with over 50 years of culinary tradition, known for its authentic New Orleans-style fried chicken and flavorful menu. As a talented Cook / Back of House Team Member, you will learn valuable kitchen skills and work in a supportive team-first environment. This role offers a fantastic chance to gain experience and grow your career in the food and beverage industry.

Key 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

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

Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time positions available with day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Competitive pay based on experience, availability, and location
• Employee meal discounts during shifts
• Flexible scheduling where available

Growth Opportunities

• We promote from within whenever possible
• Potential career paths include Shift Manager, Assistant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, and Above Restaurant Leader roles
• Hands-on training and coaching provided from day one

Location:

Founded in 1972, Popeyes has more than 40 years of history and culinary tradition. Popeyes owes its beginnings to entrepreneur and culinary innovator, Al Copeland. With one small restaurant and a big idea, Copeland introduced the New Orleans-style fried chicken that has now made the brand famous throughout the world. Popeyes culinary heritage is built upon the rich Cajun and creole flavor profiles that are unmistakably Louisiana. We continuously draw upon and celebrate this heritage to inspire new, authentic menu creations the world craves. Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items. This unique and flavorful food has allowed Popeyes to become one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurants, with over 2,700 restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.