Fast Food Chef / Kitchen All-Rounder – Fried Chicken & Chicken Fillet
Shred
Published Date: • Lahore, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
Shred is seeking a skilled Fast Food Chef and Kitchen All-Rounder who specializes in fried chicken and chicken fillet preparation. This role demands hands-on expertise with breading, crumbing, marination, and deep frying, ensuring every item meets high cooking and quality standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment, maintains food safety and hygiene rigorously, and demonstrates strong time management skills to handle busy service hours effectively. This position requires versatility to perform as an all-round kitchen staff member, balancing food preparation with front-counter responsibilities whenever needed. Joining Shred means becoming part of a dynamic team located in Nishman Iqbal, Near Pine Avenue, Wapda Town, Lahore. The role is open to both male and female candidates with at least two years of relevant fast-food or commercial kitchen experience. While the position does not include managing a team, it involves coordinating with colleagues to ensure smooth kitchen operations, inventory management, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Customer service skills are essential, as the role occasionally involves taking orders and operating the cash counter.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fried chicken and chicken fillets according to specified cooking and quality standards.
- Perform marination, breading, and crumbing with precision to ensure flavor and texture consistency.
- Operate deep fryers, grills, and griddles safely, maintaining proper oil temperature and cooking times.
- Prepare a variety of fast-food items including burgers, wraps, loaded fries, tenders, and strips.
- Manage daily kitchen preparation tasks and maintain smooth kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
- Perform cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment and work areas regularly to ensure compliance.
- Manage inventory levels by monitoring stock, rotating ingredients, and minimizing waste.
- Handle customer orders efficiently and operate the cash register or till when required.
- Work collaboratively with team members to assist with various kitchen and front-counter duties.
- Demonstrate strong time management skills to deliver timely service during high-demand periods.
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus and quality under pressure.
- Follow all operational procedures, maintain punctuality, and uphold a responsible work ethic.
Experience
2 Years
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Required Skills
- Deep Frying Techniques
- Crumbing
- breading
- Marination
- Food Preparation Equipment Handling
- Grill and Griddle Use
- Oil Temperature Control
- Deep Frying
- Food preparation techniques
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Time management
- Portion Control
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Food preparation
Nice to Have Skills
- Order Taking
- Cash Register Operation
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
- Work Ethic