Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member

Popeyes; Panorama (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts during shifts

Flexible scheduling options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Popeyes is hiring a Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member in New York. Join a fast-paced, team‑oriented kitchen where your attention to detail and teamwork shine as you help prepare our famous menu items.

This role offers growth opportunities, flexible scheduling, and meal discounts, with shifts that may include days, nights, weekends and holidays. You will work across stations, follow recipes and build charts, maintain cleanliness, and support cooks and managers to deliver great Cajun

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with pride in food presentation and accuracy.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment around hot equipment.
• Able to follow recipes, build charts, and standard procedures.
• Strong communication skills with team members and managers.
• Willingness to learn and work multiple stations.
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs occasionally), and move throughout shifts.
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet minimum age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sandwiches and menu items following Popeye's build charts and standards.
• Prepare and portion sides like fries, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and red beans and rice.
• Prepare and bake hot biscuits.
• Set up and maintain sandwich, prep, and side stations during shifts.
• Keep prep and assembly areas clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Prep ingredients and restock supplies as needed.
• Communicate effectively with cooks, front-of-house team, and managers.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures strictly.
• Assist with dishwashing, trash, and end-of-day cleaning tasks.
• Support the team by learning and working multiple stations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Follow recipes

Team communication

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Eligible to work in US

Job description

Opening for a Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member

Are you looking for a fun, dynamic kitchen environment where your attention to detail and teamwork shine? Do you want a role that offers growth and the chance to learn valuable culinary skills? If yes, this delicious opportunity at Popeyes is perfect for you!

Join Popeyes, a beloved brand with over 50 years of culinary tradition inspired by New Orleans flavors. As a talented Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member, you'll help prepare and assemble our famous menu items in a supportive, team-first environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and meal discounts while building your career in the food and beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble sandwiches and menu items following Popeye's build charts and standards
• Prepare and portion sides like fries, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and red beans and rice
• Prepare and bake hot biscuits
• Set up and maintain sandwich, prep, and side stations during shifts
• Keep prep and assembly areas clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Prep ingredients and restock supplies as needed
• Communicate effectively with cooks, front-of-house team, and managers
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures strictly
• Assist with dishwashing, trash, and end-of-day cleaning tasks
• Support the team by learning and working multiple stations

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with pride in food presentation and accuracy
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment around hot equipment
• Able to follow recipes, build charts, and standard procedures
• Strong communication skills with team members and managers
• Willingness to learn and work multiple stations
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs occasionally), and move throughout shifts
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet minimum age requirements

Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time positions available
• Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and location
• Employee meal discounts during shifts
• Flexible scheduling options where available

Growth Opportunities

• Promotion from within encouraged and supported
• Potential career paths: Shift Manager, Assistant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, and Above Restaurant Leader
• Cross-training on fry station, front-of-house, and other areas
• Hands-on training and coaching from day one

Apply today to join the loving, enthusiastic Popeyes team and start your rewarding kitchen career!

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.