General Description: The primary role of a Fry Cook is to work the wing unit, preparing chicken wings, fryer foods, subs, salads, and other wing unit items accurately and on time, according to Company recipes and portions. A Fry Cook operates the deep fryers safely, times fryer foods to finish with the items in the oven, completes prep and cleaning duties during non-peak times, and reports to the General Manager.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cook wings and fryer foods safely and according to Company recipes, cook times, and portions.
• Sauce and package wings and fryer foods for pickup or delivery.
• Prepare subs, salads, and other wing unit items according to Company recipes.
• Time fryer foods to finish with the items in the oven, coordinating with the makeline and ovens so that each order is completed together.
• Handle raw meat safely and ensure all food is fully cooked.
• Maintain, rotate, and clean the fryers according to Company procedure.
• Keep the wing unit stocked, complete prep items as assigned, and complete opening, closing, and cleaning duties on the daily list for the wing unit.
• Follow all Company food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures, including procedures for working with hot oil.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to learn and consistently follow Company recipes, cook times, and portions.
• Ability to work safely around hot oil, deep fryers, and hot surfaces.
• Ability to read order tags accurately and to time several orders at once.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and honestly.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexible, and ability to establish priorities.

Employees Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age:

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Employees under sixteen (16) are not permitted to work in the wing unit or use the deep fryers.
• Must provide working papers (New York State employment certificate) to the store manager before working the first shift.
• Not permitted to use the ovens. Hot subs, cheesy fries, pretzel bites, and other wing unit items that are cooked in the oven will be placed in and removed from the oven by an employee eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Not permitted to operate the dough mixer, including the cheese chopper attachment, or the slicer.
• Not permitted to remove oven trays for cleaning.
• Hours of work, including the number of hours per day and per week and the times of day worked, are limited by New York State and federal child labor law, and the employee will be scheduled accordingly.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements:

• Physical: Stamina—Able to push, pull, lift or carry objects up to fifty pounds, including containers of fryer oil. Perform moderately difficult motor skills such as operating fryer baskets and kitchen utensils. Frequently walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Sensory: Able to read fine print in written documents and use visual discrimination in reading computer screens and order tickets, including color discrimination. Distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering telephones, pagers, etc. Able to speak clearly and make self-understood while also understanding others using the English language.

• Reasoning/Cognitive Ability: Frequent need to understand and communicate concepts behind specific ideas and the theories behind several related concepts. Must be able to frequently remember multiple orders, tasks and assignments given to self and others over long periods of time with frequent interruptions. Must be able to continue work started by another individual.

• Environmental Conditions: Functions in a Kitchen, with many other employees and appliances, including exposure to hot oil, hot surfaces, raw meat, cleaning chemicals, and the walk-in cooler.

• Equipment: Ability to operate deep fryers, food thermometers, a stick blender, and commercial kitchen appliances.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures, measure and weigh ingredients, and to apply concepts of basic math.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, recipes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

I have reviewed and understand the essential functions of this job description and am able to perform the essential functions of the position in a safe manner and in accordance with established procedures. I further acknowledge that this job description is a general description of the duties of this position and my supervisor may require changes in responsibilities from time to time. I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made for any reason and with or without notice.

This Company Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And Will Not Discriminate Against Applicants Or Employees On The Basis Of Age, Race, Hair Texture And Hairstyles And Other Traits Historically Associated With Race, Color, Creed, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Pregnancy (Including Childbirth And Related Medical Conditions), Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Marital Status, Partnership Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence, Victim Of Sex Offenses Or Stalking, Familial Status, Caregiver Status, Military Status, Uniform Service, Genetic Information Or Predisposing Genetic Characteristics, Reproductive Health Decision Making, Sexual And Reproductive Health Decisions, Or Other Protected Status Under Federal, State, Or Local Law.

Mark’s Pizzeria Is An At-Will Employer. This Means That Regardless Of Any Provision In This Application, If Hired, Mark’s Pizzeria May Terminate The Employment Relationship At Any Time, For Any Reason, With Or Without Cause Or Notice.