Back of the House Team Member - Gastonia

Back of the House Team Member - Gastonia Department: Restaurants Location: Gastonia, NC At Viva Chicken, our kitchens are where passion meets precision. The Back of the House team is the heartbeat of every restaurant, preparing fresh food, maintaining high standards, and working together to deliver bold Peruvian flavors guests love. Whether you’re cooking on the line, prepping ingredients, or keeping the kitchen running clean and organized, your work directly shapes the Viva Chicken experience. What You’ll Do Prepare and cook menu items following Viva Chicken recipes and standards Complete daily prep tasks including cutting, portioning, cooking, and stocking Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines Support teammates across the kitchen to keep service running smoothly Take pride in consistency, quality, and attention to detail What We’re Looking For A positive attitude and a strong sense of teamwork Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment Dependability, accountability, and respect for your craft Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety Ability to stand, reach, bend, lift, and carry throughout a shift Kitchen experience is helpful but not required. We provide training ServSafe certification is a plus Must be at least 16 years old What You’ll Get Competitive hourly pay : $14–$18 per hour Immediate hiring with training available right away Free meal every shift - we take care of our people Daily Pay / Earned Wage Access - get paid when you need it Early nights - we close by 9:00 pm Work Anniversary Bonus – celebrate another year of culinary triumphs with an extra bonus! 401(k) with company match – Start building your flavor‑filled future with our dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of your total earnings matching. Must be 21‑years old and employed with Viva for 3‑months to be eligible Medical insurance options 24/7 Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program Growth and advancement opportunities Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Discounted meals for you and your guests A workplace built on respect, inclusion, and belonging Equal Opportunity Employer Viva Chicken is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Discrimination has no place here, only teamwork and opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr Viva Chicken