Kitchen - Cowboy Chicken
Carrollton, TX 75010
About the Job
Position Overview:
As a Line/prep Cook at Cowboy Chicken, you will be an essential member of our kitchen team, responsible for preparing and cooking our mouthwatering wood-fired rotisserie chicken and wholesome dishes. Your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality meals will play a significant role in providing our guests with an authentic dining experience that captures the flavors of the American Southwest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Collaborate with the kitchen team to prepare and assemble menu items, with a primary focus on our signature wood-fired rotisserie chicken. This includes marinating, seasoning, and ensuring that the chicken is cooked to perfection over an open flame.
- Cooking and Grilling: Execute the cooking and grilling of various dishes following Cowboy Chicken's recipes and guidelines. Ensure that all food is prepared to meet our high-quality standards and taste expectations.
- Timely Execution: Work efficiently during busy service hours to ensure that orders are prepared and cooked promptly, maintaining smooth kitchen operations and delivering timely meals to our guests.
- Ingredient Management: Assist in organizing and maintaining the inventory of ingredients, ensuring that all necessary supplies are readily available for food preparation.
- Quality Control: Monitor the quality of food products at each stage of preparation, ensuring that they meet Cowboy Chicken's standards for taste, appearance, and freshness.
- Kitchen Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including food stations, equipment, and storage areas. Adhere to proper sanitation practices and food safety guidelines.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth communication and teamwork during the preparation and cooking process.
- Adaptability: Be willing to assist in various areas of the kitchen as needed, adapting to the changing demands of restaurant operations.
- Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, as well as Cowboy Chicken's policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience as a line/prep cook or in a similar food preparation role is preferred, but we welcome individuals with a passion for cooking and a desire to learn.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Benefits:
- Flexible Scheduling for both AM or PM and Part Time or Full Time
- No late nights, we close at 9:00pm
- Competitive Pay
- Meal benefits
- PTO available for fulltime employees
- Health Insurance available for full time employees
- Employee Referral Program
- Clear path for career advancement, we promote team members
Company Overview:
Our signature wood-fired rotisserie chicken is marinated with a special blend of herbs and spices, slow-roasted over an open flame, and served hot and juicy to create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests. At Cowboy Chicken, we use only the finest ingredients and provide exceptional customer service to ensure that every visit is a memorable one.
We might be the oldest Cowboy Chicken in these parts, and sure, we might look like we are from the 80’s, but hey, a lot of good things came from the 80’s! As the oldest operating Cowboy Chicken, we pride ourselves on serving fresh all-natural wood fire chicken in a friendly atmosphere. From the moment you drive up, you can see chickens roasting on an open fire, enticing you to come inside. While you are here, try some of our enchiladas or homemade peach cobbler, you will be glad you did! So, come on by and check out the Rottissaflame, you will be glad you did!
