HIRING Now!! Line/Prep Cooks (Full or Part-time)
Starting $20+ per hour
Who we are:
Mad For Chicken is best known for its Korean style fried chicken and other Korean inspired dishes. We are relentlessly focused on the quality of our food and service excellence – we strive to keep our menu fresh, consisting mainly of made from scratch ingredients. Our restaurants are known for their distinctive rustic designs and comfortable ambiance making them a destination for groups of all sizes. Mad For Chicken was established in 2005 and began franchising in 2020 to fulfill its mission to create remarkable experiences and get everyone “MAD” for our chicken.
Position Overview:
Line cooks assist the Kitchen Manager with all responsibilities aligned to the Back of the House operations of the restaurant. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Quality and Standards:
· executing proper sanitation practices and safety procedures
· ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen (e.g., ensuring that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized throughout and at the end of shifts)
· ensuring food quality by adhering to company guidelines, processes, and standards (e.g., properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures)
· ensuring all storage areas are organized and all supplies are stored appropriately while using safe and sanitary food handling practices
· ensuring preparation of all foods / presentation are up to standards
· measuring and assembling ingredients for menu items
· resolving food quality issues
Kitchen Operations
· opening and closing the kitchen according to company guidelines, and Dept. of Health standards
· preparing ingredients for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, preparing poultry and meat, preparing sides)
· cooking menu items in coordination with the rest of the kitchen staff
· ensuring food orders come out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
· continuously streamlining speed of service and food preparation without sacrificing quality
· communicating with team members as necessary to ensure timeliness of orders
· collaborating with the kitchen staff to prepare meals received thru multiple 3rd party platforms
· setting up and stocking stations with necessary supplies, ensuring kitchen is stocked for subsequent shifts
· ensuring kitchen equipment is used in accordance with safety standards & instructions
· ensuring kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition
· escalating issues with malfunctioning equipment
Qualifications:
· Work authorization required
· Minimum 1 year of experience in a full-service restaurant
· Experience in high volume Fryer, Grill, Sauté stations
· Familiarity with all major food prep techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
· Organization and accuracy and speed in executing tasks
· Knife skills are a must
· Able to work ten hour-plus shifts
· Able to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
· Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
· Able to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
· Dependable and motivated with a strong work ethic
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Food Handler’s Certification a Plus
