Line Cook/Prep Cook

Job Overview

Chen Chen's is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Line Cook/Prep Cook to join our team. At our hot chicken restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving high-quality, scratch-made sides and perfectly fried chicken. This role is essential to our kitchen’s success, requiring a balance of precision in food prep and speed on the hot line. If you have a passion for bold flavours, high standards for food safety, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you.

Duties

• Fry Station Mastery: Expertly bread and fry chicken to order, ensuring perfect temperature, texture, and spice-level application.
• Scratch-Made Prep: Prepare our signature sides from scratch daily, following precise recipes for consistency and quality.
• Line Excellence: Maintain a clean and organized workstation while managing multiple orders simultaneously during peak rushes.
• Quality Control: Ensure every piece of chicken and every side dish meets our presentation and taste standards before it hits the window.
• Safety & Sanitation: Uphold rigorous food safety standards, specifically regarding raw poultry handling and oil management.
• Team Collaboration: Support your teammates across the kitchen to ensure smooth service and timely delivery to our guests.
• Kitchen Upkeep: Assist with dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking stations to maintain a professional workspace.

Requirements

• Culinary Experience: Previous experience as a Line Cook or Prep Cook is preferred; experience with deep fryers or high-volume poultry is a major plus.
• Prep Skills: Comfort with knife work and following multi-step recipes for scratch-made items.
• Heat Tolerance: Ability to work efficiently in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment (it’s called Hot Chicken for a reason!).
• Attention to Detail: Precision in applying spice levels and monitoring fry times.
• Reliability: Strong communication skills and a dependable work ethic.
• Flexibility: Availability to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Why Join Us?

Join a team that values quality over shortcuts. This is an opportunity to sharpen your culinary skills, master the art of the fry station, and be part of a growing brand focused on delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person