Line Cook

Jamal's Chicken - UVA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamal's Chicken - UVA in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen focused on breading and frying our signature chicken dishes, made to order for maximum freshness and flavor.

As a Station Expert you will hand-bread chicken, maintain quality, lead daily prep, collaborate with the team, and uphold strict hygiene and food safety standards to ensure exceptional service during peak hours.

Qualifications

• Experienced cook with proven ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience with fry stations or hand-breaded items preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, speed, accuracy, and consistency.
• Willingness to contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Station Expert: Hand-bread chicken to order with precision.
• Maintain Quality: Follow recipes and standards for every dish.
• Prep Leadership: Own daily heavy prep tasks to keep service flowing.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with kitchen crew for efficient operations.
• Clean & Safe: Uphold hygiene and food safety at all times.

Skills

Fry station

Hand-breaded items

Fast-paced kitchen

Team player

Food safety

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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