Kitchen Cook

Popeyes-01d9eb60; Ten Mile Run (NJ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes in New Jersey is seeking an entry-level cook to join our restaurant team. You will prepare quality menu items, maintain cleanliness, and deliver friendly service to guests.

Ideal candidates enjoy teamwork, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to learn all areas of restaurant operations while contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming dining experience.

We value reliability, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for growth within the Popeyes family.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to interact positively with guests and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and friendly service to customers to exceed expectations.
• Follow procedures to prepare food products with high quality and cleanliness.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas, storage areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintain health and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Popeyes menu items.
• Check food quality and temperature to ensure freshness and safety.
• Unload and stock inventory items as needed.
• Attend shifts regularly and on time.
• Promote the Popeyes culture with integrity and honesty.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Cook Job Description:

A cook with Popeyes will have skills and behaviors to create memorable experiences for our Guests. A cook is passionate about providing guests with the best experience possible. Cooks must enjoy working with people who take food seriously yet have fun preparing and serving it.

Must be committed to contributing to the collaborative spirit of the team, and be energized by the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore your career potential. Cooks work as part of a team that provides excellent service and high-quality food in a clean, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide prompt and friendly service to customers in a way that will exceed customer expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Follow procedures to prepare food products for customers, maintaining the highest level of product quality and cleanliness.
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of food preparation area, and storage areas, including interior and exterior of the restaurant, restroom, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains health and safety standards in work areas
• Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu items
• Check food quality and food temperature throughout the day to ensure the food is fresh and safe to serve
• Unloads and stocks inventory items as needed
• Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts
• Acts with integrity and honesty, and promotes the culture of Popeyes

Qualifications and skills

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with Guests and coworkers
• Willingness to learn all areas of restaurant operations & work multiple stations
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally,
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds of force frequently,
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to carry products/boxes and miscellaneous weighing no more than 60 pounds
• Consistently handle product preparation
• Consistently kneel and follow proper lifting procedures
• Frequently stop and pick up supplies and trash
• Consistently push to open and close door to store and storage shed as well as cooler and freezers
• Consistently stand during assigned shift and training
• Consistently talk to and listen to fellow team members and GuestsConsistently lifts for product preparation, stocking, and inventory

Popeyes is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions based on skills and experience and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Founded in 1972, Popeyes® has more than 40 years of history and culinary tradition. Popeyes® owes its beginnings to entrepreneur and culinary innovator, Al Copeland. With one small restaurant and a big idea, Copeland introduced the New Orleans–style fried chicken that has now made the brand famous throughout the world. Popeyes® culinary heritage is built upon the rich Cajun and creole flavor profiles that are unmistakably Louisiana. We continuously draw upon and celebrate this heritage to inspire new, authentic menu creations the world craves. Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items. This unique and flavorful food has allowed Popeyes to become one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurants, with over 2,700 restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.