INSIDE - Fry Cook
About The Position
The Fry Cook works the wing unit, preparing chicken wings, fryer foods, subs, salads, and other wing unit items accurately and on time according to Company recipes and portions. The role includes safely operating deep fryers, coordinating fryer cooking times with oven items, and completing prep and cleaning duties during non-peak periods. The position reports to the General Manager. Employees must follow food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures, including those for handling hot oil and raw meat. For employees under 18, duties and equipment use are restricted by age and applicable child labor laws. Employees must be at least 16 to work in the wing unit or use deep fryers, and employees under 16 are not permitted to do so. Additional restrictions apply to employees under 18, including oven, dough mixer, slicer, and oven-tray cleaning work.
Requirements
- Ability to learn and consistently follow Company recipes, cook times, and portions.
- Ability to work safely around hot oil, deep fryers, and hot surfaces.
- Ability to read order tags accurately and time several orders at once.
- Ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and honestly.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to establish priorities.
- For employees under 18: must be at least 16 years old to work in the wing unit or use deep fryers.
- For employees under 18: must provide a New York State employment certificate to the store manager before the first shift.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry objects up to 50 pounds, including containers of fryer oil.
- Ability to operate fryer baskets and kitchen utensils and to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods.
- Ability to read fine print and visually distinguish information on computer screens and order tickets, including color discrimination.
- Ability to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise and communicate clearly in English.
- Ability to remember multiple orders, tasks, and assignments over time despite frequent interruptions, understand and communicate related concepts, and continue work started by another person.
- Ability to calculate figures, measure and weigh ingredients, and apply basic math concepts.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, recipes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Responsibilities
- Cook wings and fryer foods safely according to Company recipes, cook times, and portions.
- Sauce and package wings and fryer foods for pickup or delivery.
- Prepare subs, salads, and other wing unit items according to Company recipes.
- Coordinate fryer timing with the makeline and ovens so order items are completed together.
- Handle raw meat safely and ensure food is fully cooked.
- Maintain, rotate, and clean fryers according to Company procedure.
- Keep the wing unit stocked and complete assigned prep items.
- Complete the wing unit’s daily opening, closing, and cleaning duties.
- Follow Company food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures, including procedures for working with hot oil.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
