Kitchen Team Member

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable, fast-paced kitchen staff member to join our convenience store's food service team. In this role, you will prepare and cook a wide variety of hot and cold menu items, including pizzas, burgers, hot/ cold subs, working around grill and fryers, as well as preping the kitchen. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, maintains a clean and organized work environment and upholds excellent food safety standards, and ensures our customers receive fresh, high-quality food quickly

Responsibilities & DutiesFood Preparation & Cooking

• Daily Prep: Slice meats and cheeses, chop toppings, mix sauces, and portion ingredients for pizzas, burgers, wings, and subs.
• Order Execution: Cook and assemble menu items to order using the flat-top grill, pizza oven, and deep fryers.
• Food Presentation: Ensure all items (like hot/cold subs and fryer snacks) are built neatly and packaged correctly for convenience store grab-and-go or quick pickup.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Station Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and clutter-free workspace throughout the shift by constantly wiping down counters and boards.
• Equipment Care: Clean, filter, and safely scrape grills, pizza ovens, and deep fryers according to daily maintenance schedules.
• Dishwashing: Wash, sanitize, and properly store all pots, pans, utensils, and food containers.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Sweep and mop the kitchen floors, take out trash, and sanitize high-touch surfaces regularly.

Turnover & Shift Change Work

• Station Restocking: Fully restock all prepped foods, wrappers, condiments, and dry goods before the next shift arrives.
• Line Hand-Off: Ensure all food bins on the line are flipped, labeled, dated, and rotated using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) standards.
• Communication: Update the incoming shift or manager on low inventory, broken equipment, or pending customer orders.

Requirements & Physical Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of an 8-hour shift, except during scheduled breaks.
• Lifting Capacity: Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds independently when moving boxes of food, heavy oil jugs, or cleaning supplies.
• Manual Dexterity: Comfort using knives, slicers, tongs, and other commercial kitchen tools safely and efficiently.
• Temperature Tolerance: Ability to work comfortably in hot environments near fryers and ovens, as well as cold environments like walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Basic Math & Reading: Ability to read ticket orders accurately and perform basic math for weighing food or measuring ingredients.
• Reliability: Dependable transportation to arrive on time for scheduled shifts, which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences. We value your skills and enthusiasm—apply today to help us serve delicious meals with passion!

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person