At Flock & Fresh, taking care isn’t optional — it’s our responsibility. To our food. To our people. To every guest.
We believe great food is an act of care — prepared with attention, consistency, and pride, even when it’s busy.
As a Kitchen Team Member, you play an essential role in ensuring the food we serve reflects our standards. You are responsible for preparing menu items with consistency, accuracy, and care while helping ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and with respect for the team and the process.
This is a hands-on role that requires focus, accountability, and follow-through. Kitchen Team Members help protect the quality, safety, and consistency of every item we serve.
This is an hourly role. Compensation is based on experience, reliability, and consistency in executing responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
- Preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes, food safety standards, and operational procedures
- Preparing fresh ingredients, sauces, and components with accuracy, consistency, and care
- Protecting food quality, safety, and consistency at all times
- Maintaining clean, organized, and food-safe workstations
- Operating kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
- Supporting opening and closing procedures as scheduled
- Working with urgency while protecting quality and attention to detail
- Communicating clearly with Shift Managers and team members to support smooth operations
- Monitoring product levels and communicating needs or shortages to leadership
- Identifying and communicating equipment, safety, or cleanliness concerns promptly
- Supporting cleanliness, organization, and proper care of the kitchen and equipment
- Following all food safety, sanitation, and operational standards consistently
- Showing up on time, prepared, and ready to contribute to the team
Culture & Brand Responsibility
Kitchen Team Members are expected to actively protect the standards and consistency of Flock & Fresh through how they prepare food and support the team.
This includes:
- Treating food preparation as a reflection of care and credibility
- Following recipes and procedures consistently and accurately
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Taking ownership of your station and responsibilities
- Supporting your team with respect, accountability, and professionalism
- Ensuring care shows up in your work, attention to detail, and follow-through
How you prepare food directly impacts the guest experience and the trust placed in our brand.
What We Look For
- Demonstrated reliability and accountability in a team-based environment
- Ability to work with focus, consistency, and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Willingness to follow established systems, standards, and food safety procedures
- Strong work ethic and pride in producing quality food
- Clear, respectful communication with team members and leadership
- Personal accountability and dependability
- Alignment with Flock & Fresh values, including protecting food quality and team standards
- Willingness to work varied schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
- Food Handler certification required prior to beginning in-restaurant work
- Previous kitchen or restaurant experience preferred, but not required
- At least 16 years of age
Schedule & Environment
Team Members are responsible for following established food safety procedures and protecting food quality and guest experience at all times.
This role requires working in environments where food products, allergens, cleaning chemicals, and temperature variations are present. The role also requires the ability to stand and move for extended periods and to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds with assistance when available.
Flock & Fresh prepares food in a shared restaurant environment using raw ingredients and common allergens, including wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, sesame, and other allergens. While strict food safety procedures are followed, cross-contact may occur due to shared equipment, preparation areas, and handling processes.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in accordance with applicable law.
Why Flock & Fresh
We exist to leave people better — through how we prepare food and how we treat one another. We believe consistency builds trust, care is shown through action, and strong teams are built by people who hold standards even when no one is watching.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Flock & Fresh is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount