Fry Cook

The Halal Shack; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harri in San Diego is seeking a Line Cook to be at the heart of the kitchen, breading and frying our signature chicken dishes—made to order for maximum freshness and flavor.

You’ll master the fry station, follow recipes with consistency, and lead heavy daily prep while collaborating with the team during busy hours, all while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hand-bread chicken to order with precision and consistency.
• Follow recipes and quality standards to ensure every dish meets high expectations.
• Own the daily heavy prep tasks needed to keep service flowing.
• Collaborate with the kitchen crew to ensure efficient operations during peak hours.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

Skills

Experienced Cook

Skilled & Quick

Team-Oriented

Food Enthusiast

Job description

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.

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 LineCook, 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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