Kitchen Team Member

DAK’s Market is looking for motivated Kitchen Team Members to join our fast-paced, high-energy restaurant team. Restaurant or pizza experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right person. Here, you’ll learn lifelong skills, gain hands-on experience in every part of the kitchen, and become part of a team that values reliability, excellence, and growth.

We offer a competitive hourly wage that rewards your hard work, along with benefits for full-time employees. If you’re committed to showing up as your best each day, this is the place for you.

Kitchen Team Members at DAK’s Market are fully cross-trained and work across all stations in the food service area. You’ll prepare food, serve guests, support kitchen operations, and help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment. We’re looking for individuals who can multitask effectively and maintain strong attention to detail, even during busy periods.

If this sounds like the role for you, click here to complete the Culture Index Survey, the first step in our hiring process. Then apply here!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare all food according to recipe standards while following strict safety and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor sales volume to ensure proper food preparation and product availability.
• Communicate promptly with teammates and management about food levels and quality.
• Complete cleaning, stocking, and workstation duties per daily operating procedures.
• Follow all food safety, time, temperature, and cost-control guidelines.
• Provide friendly, efficient guest service, offer suggestions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including ingredients, presentation, and pricing.
• Use equipment, utensils, and portion controls properly while keeping food presentation appealing and consistent.
• Support teammates and assist in any station as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties to keep operations running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• High attention to detail — especially with food preparation, cleanliness, and guest interaction.
• Ability to follow all health and safety laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safe and effective use of kitchen tools and knives.
• Basic English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Basic math skills for accurate cash handling.

Ideal Traits

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and customer-focused.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Cooperative team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to remain calm and pleasant in stressful situations.
• Adaptable and eager to learn multiple stations.