Fast-Paced Kitchen Team Member – Prep & Cook

Focus Group Services; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Group Services is seeking a dependable kitchen team member to support fast-casual and quick-service concepts. You will prepare and assemble menu items, perform prep duties, and maintain kitchen standards to ensure high-quality meals for guests.

The role is hourly, non-exempt, with overtime opportunities. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, and work well with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service at peak times.

Qualifications

• Previous BOH, kitchen, or food prep experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in quick service or fast-casual restaurant environments is a plus.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, prep guides, and cooking procedures.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment use.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble menu items according to brand-specific recipes and portion standards.
• Perform kitchen prep duties including chopping, marinating, breading, portioning, and stocking ingredients.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as woks, grills, fryers, ovens, rice cookers, steam tables, and food prep tools safely and efficiently.
• Cook proteins, vegetables, sauces, rice, and sides while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Prepare made-to-order items such as bowls, plates, burritos, tacos, wraps, salads, chicken meals, and sides.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control guidelines in compliance with company policies and health regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Focus Group Services is seeking a dependable kitchen team member to support fast-casual and quick-service concepts. You will prepare and assemble menu items, perform prep duties, and maintain kitchen standards to ensure high-quality meals for guests.

The role is hourly, non-exempt, with overtime opportunities. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, and work well with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service at peak times.