Salary Range: 16 to 18 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Company Overview

Fixins Soul Kitchen seeks to redefine the American soul food experience. We are full-service restaurants that uniquely combine traditional soul food with outstanding service and hip, energetic dining environments. Founded by former NBA All Star Kevin Johnson and his wife, Michelle, Fixins’ menu is rooted in the Southern recipes passed down through generations from Kevin’s family and friends. Established in 2019 with the flagship store in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, CA, Fixins is rapidly expanding. With additional current locations in Los Angeles (at the Staples Center), Tulsa (Black Wall Street), Detroit (Harmonie Park) and 6 new stores planned to open in the in next 2 years, we are seeking team members at all levels to join us in our goal of becoming the largest Black owned restaurant group in the nation.

Position Summary

We are looking for Line and Prep Cooks to join our Heart of the House team. The position requires someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and possesses experience of working with both meat and seafood. The ideal candidate is anambitious, detail-oriented individual who can work well in a team environment as well as someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to take direction.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure cooking environment at all times by cleaning and sanitizing your workstation before, during, and after your shift.
Use and maintain cooking equipment, tools, and utensils safely and only for their intended purposes.
Return all equipment, tools, and utensils to their proper storage locations when not in use.
Prioritize and complete all assigned cooking tasks, prep work, side duties, and station setup to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency.
Demonstrate passion and understanding for cooking by preparing and portioning all items according to recipes, standards, and specifications.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all menu items, including ingredients and any known allergens, to ensure safe and accurate product labeling.
Participate in quality assurance checks with the Management Teamby preparing specific items as directed to verify consistency in product quality, preparation, portioning, and presentation.
Operate your station efficiently, following all recipe standards and specifications.
Follow cost control procedures, including energy-efficient practices and minimizing ingredient waste.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is preferred.
Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions.
Possess basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements.
Always maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.
Communicate clearly and effectively with guests and colleagues.
Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Be adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler’s Card and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification if required by law (Certifications differ per state)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Exposure to hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, and potential allergens

Fixins Soul Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About the company

Fixins Soul Kitchen runs full-service restaurants serving Southern soul food in dining rooms designed around African American culture. Its Los Angeles menu draws on family and friends' recipes, with dishes such as chicken brined for 24 hours before frying, oxtails and shrimp and grits. Guests order meals with sides, share appetizers and finish with desserts such as peach cobbler, while the restaurants also sell cocktails and weekend brunch. The business earns money from food and drink sales, with online ordering available alongside in-person table service. Founded in 2019 by former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson, Fixins is headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sacramento, CA

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

Full-time summer internships at Fixins teach budgets, staffing and compliance: academic credit and school approval are required before starting.
Detroit's full-time assistant general manager advertisement at Fixins lists an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.
Fixins LA sells beyond individual meals: its dedicated catering operation books private events and large parties.

What critics are saying

Fixins' part-time Detroit line-cook posting restricts medical benefits: eligibility requires full-time equivalent status.
For full-time Fixins summer interns, placements depend on fit: relocation flexibility is required, with no guaranteed paid job afterward.
Location remains unsettled: Fixins' full-time future-location general manager opening names no assigned city.

What makes Fixins Soul Kitchen unique

Fixins celebrates Black culture across cities: restaurants span Tulsa's Black Wall Street and Detroit's Paradise Valley.
Fixins LA makes Black distilling history part of its bar: Uncle Nearest whiskey gets a dedicated menu feature.
Fixins' Oak Park hiring commitment extends to re-entry: it explicitly names second-chance employment for underemployed populations.

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