At Kessler's, we are committed to providing a Remarkable Experience to our customers, and we are looking for a dedicated Deli Chicken Fryer to help us deliver that experience. Our team members are critical in promoting a clean, classy environment and offering products of superior quality and freshness. As a Deli Chicken Fryer, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and ensuring the quality of our fried chicken and other deli products while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, service, and food quality. We value a great attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to providing Remarkable Service to our customers.

Our team members are critical to promote Kessler’s Customer Commitment by providing Unmatched Customer Service; Unmatched Quality & Freshness; and Unmatched Presentation & Cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cooking & Food Preparation: Prepare and cook fried chicken and other fried products according to Kessler's recipes and quality standards. Operate fryers and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring consistent, high-quality fried products. Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and product appearance to ensure food is prepared correctly and meets quality expectations.
• Food Quality & Presentation: Ensure that fried chicken and other deli products are presented attractively in the deli case, including proper garnishing, seasoning, and portioning. Maintain the quality and freshness of products by consistently adhering to our recipes and production guidelines.
• Customer Service & Engagement: Serve customers with a friendly, welcoming attitude, ensuring each customer has a remarkable experience. Engage with customers, answer questions, and make recommendations to enhance their shopping experience. Assist customers with packaging fried chicken and other deli items for takeout or catering orders.
• Sanitation & Food Safety: Follow all food safety protocols, including proper handling, cooking, and storage of raw and cooked products. Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, fryers, and workstations regularly to maintain a safe, hygienic environment. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and conduct routine checks on food temperatures and product freshness.
• Teamwork & Store Environment: Ensure work areas, the deli section, and the store are always clean, neat, and organized. Promote a fun, unique, and exciting shopping environment, contributing to the overall team culture. Help maintain a clean and welcoming store atmosphere that reflects Kessler’s commitment to superior quality and customer satisfaction.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels of ingredients needed for frying and notify management of low stock. Assist in product rotation, ensuring that fresh products are always available, and older products are used first to minimize waste.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience & Skills: Previous experience in deli, restaurant, or food service is preferred (1-2 years). Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently to produce high-quality food. Strong attention to detail in food presentation and quality control. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Personal Qualities: A positive, can-do attitude and a sense of urgency in completing tasks. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Friendly, approachable, and always ready to assist customers with a helpful and compassionate attitude. Must be 18+ years of age.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in hot environments near fryers and other cooking equipment. Ability to stand for long periods and move around the kitchen and deli area as required.
• Availability: Must be available to work between 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm or 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

• Opportunity to work in a clean and classy environment.
• Commitment to providing superior quality and freshness.
• Engaging and supportive team culture.

• Previous experience in deli, restaurant, or food service (1-2 years preferred).
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in food presentation and quality control.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Positive attitude and sense of urgency in completing tasks.
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and approachable customer service skills.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.