Prep Cook- Nuggets - Garden Catering
New Haven, CT 06510
About the Job
Garden Catering - Immediate Hiring for Prep Fry Cook
Part Time / Full Time / Morning Shift
Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Are you passionate about maintaining high culinary standards?
Garden Catering, known for serving the BEST chicken nuggets since 1978, is looking for a Prep Fry Cook to join our team. As a family-owned business with a commitment to community impact, we offer a delicious menu and a positive work environment.
What You'll Do:
- Cut multiple cases of raw chicken into nuggets according to our size specifications
- Batter, fry, and temp check nuggets while cooking to ensure the perfect nugget according to our specifications.
- Clean and filter the fryers daily, monitor and refill oil as needed, and report maintenance issues to managers.
- Cook the quantity of nuggets designated on the prep sheet and clean the kitchen line before service starts.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with your team to ensure a smooth shift, every shift.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, following sanitation standards and safety regulations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. while twisting, reaching, and bending.
- Must have experienced knife skills as a chef, prep cook, or sous chef.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Attention to detail and dedication to high culinary standards.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and early mornings.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule.
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k matching.
- Employee discount.
- Paid training.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Tips supplement.
Location: Garden Catering 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
Join Garden Catering and be part of a dynamic team where you can showcase your culinary skills and grow in a fun and enthusiastic work environment. Apply now!
Garden Catering makes the BEST chicken nuggets you'll ever have. Founded in 1978, our nuggets have been around since Bruce Springsteen blared on vinyl and disco vibes were in full swing.
We’re a quick-serve style restaurant with a full menu of nuggets, wraps, salads and breakfast served all day. Catering is a huge part of our business and in some locations we also offer late night hours. We are a family owned and operated company with 8 locations in CT and NY and more locations on the horizon.
We believe in family first, community impact, and doing whatever it takes to be of-service to our team and of course, to our guests.