Creative Cook & Kitchen Team Player

Chick-fil-A; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Sarasota is seeking an experienced Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare ingredients, cook, and arrange dishes with attention to quality and presentation, while working as a team to delight guests.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. English or Spanish fluency is required; a culinary school diploma is a plus, and adherence to dress code and sanitation standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred prior experience as a cook.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must be able to regularly lift 30 lbs.
• English or Spanish fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Sanitation procedures

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Preferred prior experience as a cook.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must be able to regularly lift 30 lbs.
• English or Spanish fluency is required.

***To uphold our brand's professional image and meet food safety guidelines, team members must adhere to a strict dress code. This includes wearing the approved uniform, maintaining natural hair colors, and following grooming standards. Visible piercings (other than a single pair of earrings and one stud nose ring) are not permitted while on shift.***

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.