Fry Cook / Buffet Line Cook

Derby Dinner Playhouse is looking for a dependable, hardworking Fry Cook / Buffet Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This position is responsible for preparing fried foods and other menu items, maintaining a well-stocked buffet line, and helping ensure our guests receive fresh, hot, quality food throughout each performance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced restaurant environment, works well as part of a team, and takes pride in keeping food service running smoothly.

• Prepare fried chicken, fish, potato wedges, French toast sticks, tater tots, fries, and other menu items according to established recipes and quality standards
• Operate commercial fryers safely and efficiently
• Monitor food temperatures, cooking times, and product quality
• Keep thebuffet line stocked with fresh, hot food throughout service
• Communicate with cooks, managers, and other kitchen staff to maintain an efficient service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures
• Properly store and label food products
• Help with kitchen closing and cleaning duties
• Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate food levels
• Work efficiently during busy meal and show service periods
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, buffet, fry cook, line cook, or food service experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately
• Comfortable working around hot oil, fryers, grills, and other commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong attention to food safety and cleanliness
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties
• Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and food products
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
• Positive attitude and professional approach to working with coworkers

Training is available for the right candidate.

This is a full-time position with shifts primarily centered around lunch, dinner, evening performances, weekends, and holidays. Because we are a dinner theatre, our busiest periods occur during scheduled performances and meal service.

Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and some holidays.

• Work in a unique dinner theatre environment
• Be part of a fun, fast-paced hospitality and entertainment team
• Employee discounts and 2 tickets to every show
• Opportunities to learn and develop kitchen skills
• Team-oriented workplace
• Free meals and drinks on shift
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work around heat and hot cooking equipment, bend and reach as needed, and lift and carry food products and kitchen supplies.

Apply today to join the Derby Dinner Playhouse kitchen team!