Fry Cook

Jamal's Chicken - UVA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamal's Chicken - UVA is seeking a Line Cook to be at the heart of the kitchen, breading and frying signature chicken dishes made to order for maximum freshness and flavor.

You will hand-bread chicken to order, maintain quality by following recipes, and lead heavy prep tasks to keep service flowing in a fast-paced environment. A strong team focus and passion for bold flavors are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen, especially with fry stations or hand-breaded items.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• A positive communicator who works well in a team setting.
• A passion for bold, flavorful dishes that are made fresh to order with love.

Responsibilities

• Station Expert: Hand-bread chicken to order with precision and consistency.
• Maintain Quality: Follow recipes and quality standards to ensure every dish meets 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.

Skills

Experienced Cook

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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 Line 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!

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