Kitchen Team Member - Waverly

Viva Chicken; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal every shift

Daily Pay / Earned Wage Access

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance options

Growth and advancement opportunities

Early nights

Job summary

Viva Chicken in Matthews, NC is hiring experienced line cooks with weekend availability. Competitive hourly pay: $15–$18, immediate hiring with training, free meal each shift, daily pay, and early nights. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, medical insurance options, and opportunities for growth.

As a line cook, you’ll prepare and cook menu items, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, and follow safety guidelines to keep service running smoothly. A team-first attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a strong sense of teamwork.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Dependability, accountability, and respect for your craft.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following Viva Chicken recipes and standards
• Complete daily prep tasks including cutting, portioning, cooking, and stocking
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines
• Support teammates across the kitchen to keep service running smoothly
• Take pride in consistency, quality, and attention to detail

Skills

Teamwork

Efficiency

Food safety

Attention to detail

Dependability

16+ years old

Job description

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We're actively hiring experienced line cooks with weekend availability!

At Viva Chicken, our kitchens are where passion meets precision. The Back of the House team is the heartbeat of every restaurant, preparing fresh food, maintaining high standards, and working together to deliver bold Peruvian flavors guests love.

Whether you’re cooking on the line, prepping ingredients, or keeping the kitchen running clean and organized, your work directly shapes the Viva Chicken experience.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items following Viva Chicken recipes and standards
• Complete daily prep tasks including cutting, portioning, cooking, and stocking
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines
• Support teammates across the kitchen to keep service running smoothly
• Take pride in consistency, quality, and attention to detail

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and a strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Dependability, accountability, and respect for your craft
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
• Ability to stand, reach, bend, lift, and carry throughout a shift
• Kitchen experience is helpful but not required. We provide training
• ServSafe certification is a plus
• Must be at least 16 years old

What You’ll Get

• Competitive hourly pay: $15–$18 per hour
• Immediate hiring with training available right away
• Free meal every shift - we take care of our people
• Daily Pay / Earned Wage Access - get paid when you need it
• Early nights - we close by 9:00 pm
• Work Anniversary Bonus – celebrate another year of culinary triumphs with an extra bonus!
• 401(k) with company match – Start building your flavor-filled future with our dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of your total earnings matching. Must be 21-years old and employed with Viva for 3-months to be eligible
• Medical insurance options
• 24/7 Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Discounted meals for you and your guests
• A workplace built on respect, inclusion, and belonging

Why Viva Chicken?

We’re more than a restaurant, we’re a team that believes great kitchens are built on trust, teamwork, and pride in the work. At Viva Chicken, you’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, supports growth, and creates an environment where people want to stay and succeed. Many of our leaders started right where you are now.

Learn more about us at vivachicken.com or on Viva Chicken’s LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Viva Chicken is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Discrimination has no place here, only teamwork and opportunity