Fast Food Cook / Chef

Description

The Fast Food Cook / Chef at Pepper Theory will lead and manage a small kitchen team, collaborating closely with kitchen helpers and service staff to coordinate order preparation and ensure timely, high-quality food dispatch. The role involves maintaining a clean and organized workspace, enforcing strict food hygiene practices including safe storage and effective date labeling, and ensuring proper separation of raw and cooked ingredients. This position demands careful monitoring of stock levels, clear communication for purchasing needs, and the ability to complete all kitchen opening and closing routines efficiently. Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide the team of one and uphold operational standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fried and grilled food items such as chicken burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fries, and sides with consistency and attention to detail.
• Create sauces, marinades, coatings, and fillings according to approved recipes to maintain flavor and quality standards.
• Support pre-opening food trials to improve flavor, texture, presentation, and reduce preparation time.
• Follow standard recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency in taste and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment including deep fryers, griddles, grills, sandwich presses, and commercial food slicers safely and efficiently.
• Plan daily food preparation to meet demands for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery orders, ensuring ingredient readiness.
• Maintain strict food hygiene standards including safe food storage, proper date labeling, and separation of raw and cooked ingredients.
• Use approved halal ingredients and verify any ingredient substitutions for compliance before use.
• Monitor kitchen inventory, communicate purchasing requirements, and minimize avoidable food waste through careful stock management.
• Guide and supervise kitchen helpers to maintain clean, organized workstations and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Coordinate with service staff to manage Kitchen Display System (KDS) tickets, prioritize orders, and check food quality before dispatch.
• Conduct kitchen opening and closing routines thoroughly to maintain readiness and cleanliness for daily operations.
• Manage oil quality by testing and filtration to ensure safe cooking practices and food quality.
• Implement batch timing and order-ticket coordination for high-volume cooking environments to optimize workflow and reduce delays.
• Employ proper knife handling, safe knife grip, and cutting techniques to ensure food preparation efficiency and safety.
• Utilize flat-top grill and commercial griddle operations effectively to deliver menu items as per specifications.
• Execute recipe portion control to minimize waste and maintain cost-efficiency in food preparation.
• Collaborate with team members fostering teamwork and effective communication in a high-paced kitchen setting.

Experience

4 Years

Apply By

Nov 28, 2026

Required Skills

• Food preparation
• Halal Food Handling
• Food Hygiene Compliance
• Team Leadership
• High-volume batch sequencing and cook-time management
• Commercial Food Slicer Use
• Flat-Top Grill Operation
• Safe Knife Grip and Cutting Techniques
• Knife Handling
• Batch Timing and Order-Ticket Coordination
• Recipe Execution and Portion Control
• Commercial Griddle and Fryer Operation
• High-Volume Cooking
• Kitchen Equipment Operation
• Grill And Fryer Operation
• Food Safety and Sanitation

Nice to Have Skills

• Oil Quality Testing and Filtration
• Inventory And Stocking
• Kitchen Display System (KDS) Ticket Prioritization
• Team Collaboration
• Order Coordination
• Waste Reduction Strategies