Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member

Opening for a Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member

Are you looking for a fun, dynamic kitchen environment where your attention to detail and teamwork shine? Do you want a role that offers growth and the chance to learn valuable culinary skills? If yes, this delicious opportunity at Popeyes is perfect for you!

Join Popeyes, a beloved brand with over 50 years of culinary tradition inspired by New Orleans flavors. As a talented Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member, you'll help prepare and assemble our famous menu items in a supportive, team-first environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and meal discounts while building your career in the food and beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble sandwiches and menu items following Popeye's build charts and standards
• Prepare and portion sides like fries, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and red beans and rice
• Prepare and bake hot biscuits
• Set up and maintain sandwich, prep, and side stations during shifts
• Keep prep and assembly areas clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Prep ingredients and restock supplies as needed
• Communicate effectively with cooks, front-of-house team, and managers
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures strictly
• Assist with dishwashing, trash, and end-of-day cleaning tasks
• Support the team by learning and working multiple stations

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with pride in food presentation and accuracy
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment around hot equipment
• Able to follow recipes, build charts, and standard procedures
• Strong communication skills with team members and managers
• Willingness to learn and work multiple stations
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs occasionally), and move throughout shifts
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet minimum age requirements

Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time positions available
• Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and location
• Employee meal discounts during shifts
• Flexible scheduling options where available

Growth Opportunities

• Promotion from within encouraged and supported
• Potential career paths: Shift Manager, Assistant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, and Above Restaurant Leader
• Cross-training on fry station, front-of-house, and other areas
• Hands-on training and coaching from day one

Apply today to join the loving, enthusiastic Popeyes team and start your rewarding kitchen career!

Founded in 1972, Popeyes® has more than 40 years of history and culinary tradition. Popeyes® owes its beginnings to entrepreneur and culinary innovator, Al Copeland. With one small restaurant and a big idea, Copeland introduced the New Orleans–style fried chicken that has now made the brand famous throughout the world. Popeyes® culinary heritage is built upon the rich Cajun and creole flavor profiles that are unmistakably Louisiana. We continuously draw upon and celebrate this heritage to inspire new, authentic menu creations the world craves. Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items. This unique and flavorful food has allowed Popeyes to become one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurants, with over 2,700 restaurants in the U.S. and around the world.

Salary

$14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Holidays, Day shift, Night shift