Prep Fry Cook.- Food Service / Restaurant

Garden Catering; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned restaurant, Garden Catering, is hiring a Prep Fry Cook to join their team, renowned for its chicken nuggets. This position demands skilled knife work, attention to culinary detail, and involves various cooking and cleaning responsibilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule and competitive pay

Free shift meal when you work

Referral program and paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

401k matching and paid training

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Experienced as a chef, prep cook, or sous chef.

Responsibilities

• Cut and batter raw chicken into nuggets as per specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor fryer oil levels.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Garden Catering - Immediate Hiring for Prep Fry Cook- Food Service / Restaurant

Part Time / Full Time / Morning Shift

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Are you passionate about maintaining high culinary standards?

Garden Catering, known for serving the BEST chicken nuggets since 1978, is looking for a Prep Fry Cook- Food Service / Restaurant to join our team. As a family-owned business with a commitment to community impact, we offer a delicious menu and a positive work environment.

Prep Fry Cook- Food Service / Restaurant Responsibilities :

• Cut multiple cases of raw chicken into nuggets according to our size specifications
• Batter, fry, and temp check nuggets while cooking to ensure the perfect nugget according to our specifications.
• Clean and filter the fryers daily, monitor and refill oil as needed, and report maintenance issues to managers.
• Cook the quantity of nuggets designated on the prep sheet and clean the kitchen line before service starts.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with your team to ensure a smooth shift, every shift.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following sanitation standards and safety regulations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Prep Fry Cook- Food Service / Restaurant Requirements :

• At least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. while twisting, reaching, and bending.
• Must have experienced knife skills as a chef, prep cook, or sous chef.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and dedication to high culinary standards.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and early mornings.

Prep Fry Cook- Food Service / Restaurant Benefits :

• Flexible schedule and competitive pay
• Free shift meal when you work
• Referral program paid time off, and the opportunity to earn tips
• Garden Catering is family-owned and operated
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401k matching, paid training, and employee discounts