Fry Cook

Jamal's Chicken UVM; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Energetic Environment

Room to Grow

Job summary

Jamal's Chicken UVM in Burlington, VT is hiring a Fry Cook to bread and fry signature chicken dishes, made to order for maximum freshness and flavor.

You’ll master hand-breading, maintain quality, and lead heavy prep while collaborating with a busy kitchen team. We offer a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay with monthly bonus potential, and opportunities to grow within a vibrant, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced cook with proven fast-paced kitchen background.
• High speed, accuracy, and consistency under pressure.
• Strong team communication and collaboration.
• Passion for bold, fresh flavors and quality prep.

Responsibilities

• Craft breaded chicken to order with precision.
• Follow recipes and quality standards to ensure consistency.
• Lead heavy prep tasks to keep service flowing.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team for peak hours.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety at all times.

Skills

Experienced cook

Fast-paced kitchen

Team player

Attention to detail

Food safety

Job description

Why This Job is Amazing

• Flexible Schedule: Work during the 32-week school term and enjoy up to 20 weeks off when school is closed — or join our corporate training team during the summer to help with exciting new store openings.

• Competitive Pay: Hourly wage plus monthly bonus potential.

• Energetic Environment: Join a dynamic, student-centered atmosphere in a vibrant Middle Eastern–Mediterranean fusion kitchen.

• Room to Grow: Be part of a supportive team with clear opportunities for growth and advancement.

Your Role

As our Fry Cook, you’ll be at the heart of the kitchen, responsible for breading and frying our signature chicken dishes— all made to order for maximum freshness and flavor.

• Station Expert: Hand-bread chicken to order with precision and consistency.

• Maintain Quality: Follow recipes and quality standards to ensure every dish meets our high expectations.

• Prep Leadership: Own the daily heavy prep tasks needed to keep service flowing.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with the kitchen crew to ensure efficient operations during peak hours.

• Clean & Safe: Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Cook: Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen, especially with fry stations or hand-breaded items.

• Skilled & Quick: Strong attention to detail with a focus on speed, accuracy, and consistency.

• Team-Oriented: A positive communicator who works well in a team setting.

• Food Enthusiast: A passion for bold, flavorful dishes that are not only made fresh to order— but made with love!

Ready to join a team where your work matters - and tastes amazing? Apply today!

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