Prep Team Member

Pay: $14 /hour (depending on experience & availability), plus more with tips (every tip given at the register is shared among all hourly workers)*.

Summary:
This isn't another fast food job; we're on a mission to build something truly incredible in Wichita. The Prep Team Member role is essential to the restaurant's success.

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Prep Team Member to help keep our kitchen running smoothly. The Prep Team Member plays a critical role in ensuring we always have enough product prepped and ready to serve our guests. This job offers abundant opportunity to grow for anyone who brings operational excellence to everything they do.

This job is intense, requires a lot of hard work, and demands extreme attention to detail to ensure everything is done so the restaurant is set up for success. There will also be times when you will be asked to support other areas of the restaurant. We're looking for people who work hard, keep a good attitude, treat everyone with respect, and can always be counted on. If that's you, keep reading to see why you'll want to work with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Tip share on every shift: you're part of the tip-sharing pool every hour you work, which could add $2–$3 more per hour (not guaranteed, but possible)
• Amazingly fun environment: you get to wear a cool uniform and listen to upbeat music on every shift.
• Raises you can earn: a clear path to higher pay as you earn certifications, pass training exams, and prove you can work hard
• Hot chicken perks: free or discounted Dave's Hot Chicken meals
• Flexible scheduling: shifts that can work around school, family, or another job
• Rep the brand: Dave's Hot Chicken swag to wear on and off the clock and countless ways to earn the coveted Dave's Hot Chicken pins 
• Real training, real skills: learn the DHC Training Program and build skills that go with you anywhere
• Room to grow: a clear promotion path from Team Member to Team Lead, Shift Lead, Assistant Restaurant Leader, Restaurant Leader, and beyond
• Coaching that counts: regular feedback so you always know where you stand and how to level up

What You'll Do:

• Prep chicken tenders and bites to Dave's standards: washing, starch, and slurry
• Mix and prep spice blends for every heat level, from No Spice to Reaper
• Make sauces and sides daily: Dave's Sauce, kale slaw, mac & cheese, pickles, etc.
• Follow prep lists and par levels so the line is stocked before opening and through every rush
• Label, date, and rotate all product (FIFO) and track waste accurately
• Keep proper holding and storage temperatures and log food safety checks
• Receive and put away deliveries, checking quality and quantities
• Keep the prep area, walk-in, and equipment clean and sanitized throughout the shift
• Help on the fry line or with dishes when the team needs it
• Communicate low inventory or quality issues to the Shift or Restaurant Leader

What We're Looking For:

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to follow recipes and prep specs exactly, every time  
• Strong attention to detail and food safety habits  
• Reliable attendance and on-time arrival, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to bend and stoop and lift 25–40 lbs. comfortably
• Able to work in close quarters and around heat
• Positive, upbeat team player who takes pride in quality
• Commitment to guest satisfaction. Looks at restaurant operations from the guest's point of view
• Effective communicator with teammates and the restaurant management team

Transportation:

• Must have reliable transportation to work

This job has no ceiling for people who bring hard work, a good attitude, respect and kindness, and reliability to every shift. If you want to build something excellent in Wichita, apply now. We look forward to working together.

* Pay Info: Every hour you are on shift, you will be a part of the tip-sharing pool. This could earn you $2.00–$3.00 more per hour (not guaranteed, but possible).