High-Energy Fast-Casual Kitchen Team Member

Focus Group Services; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal breaks provided

Job summary

Focus Group Services is seeking reliable kitchen team members to support fast-casual and quick-service concepts. You will participate in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high kitchen standards to ensure quality meals for guests.

We value dependability and energy in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn brand-specific recipes and safety procedures. Training is provided, with flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous BOH, kitchen, or food prep experience preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Experience in quick service or fast-casual restaurant environments (Asian, Mexican, or chicken-focused concepts) is a plus.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, prep guides, and cooking procedures.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe equipment use.

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.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including workstations, prep tables, walk-ins, freezers, and dish areas.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house and kitchen team members to support smooth operations during peak service times.
• Receive and store deliveries, rotate inventory using FIFO standards, and assist with basic inventory management.
• Uphold brand consistency, presentation, and quality standards across all menu items.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures, including cleaning, restocking, and equipment startup/shutdown.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Focus Group Services is seeking reliable kitchen team members to support fast-casual and quick-service concepts. You will participate in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high kitchen standards to ensure quality meals for guests.

We value dependability and energy in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn brand-specific recipes and safety procedures. Training is provided, with flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.