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Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken

Cook

Westland, MI · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

About Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken: Captain Jay's was founded in 2003 by a man with a vision. Captain Jay's is not a fast-food chain, it is a one stop shop where you can swing by and buy dinner for ...

Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken

Cook

Southfield, MI · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

About Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken: Captain Jay's was founded in 2003 by a man with a vision. Captain Jay's is not a fast-food chain, it is a one stop shop where you can swing by and buy dinner for ...

Alameda County

Captain (Promotional)

Oakland, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Providing Fish and Game enforcement * Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force * Serving as the ... Captain (#8625). Minimum Qualifications Experience: * The equivalent of one year of full time ...

Saltwater Inc

Dockside Sampler

Galveston, TX · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables ... contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. * Update and submit Head boat ...

Saltwater Inc

Dockside Sampler

Orlando, FL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables ... contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. * Update and submit Head boat ...

Saltwater Inc

Dockside Sampler

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables ... contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. * Update and submit Head boat ...

Saltwater Inc

Dockside Sampler

Miami, FL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals. Deliverables ... contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports. * Update and submit Head boat ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for captain fish in the United States is $104,157.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Cook

Westland, MI • On-site

Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
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$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

About the Job:
Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the store menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred but is not required.

Cook Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
  • Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
  • Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
  • Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.
  • Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.
  • Handling multiple food orders at one time.
  • Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.
  • Delivering food order to guest in a timely manner.
  • Storing all food properly.
  • Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.
  • Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team. members when needed.

Cook Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
  • Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks.
  • Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders.
  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • Previous experience as a busboy, washer, waiter, cook, or relevant work experience.
  • Able to bend, move, and lift up to 25 pounds or more.
  • Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; 
  • Able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Able to read and write.

About Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken: 
Captain Jay’s was founded in 2003 by a man with a vision. Captain Jay’s is not a fast-food chain, it is a one stop shop where you can swing by and buy dinner for your family and pick up a gallon of milk or carton of eggs. It’s perfect and convenient for you! Captain Jay’s is based on the American concepts of the pursuit of happiness, hard work and integrity. Bringing together the delicious southern Cajun recipes, the crisp west coast’s freshness and quality, the swift east coast’s speed and efficiency, and the pure mid-west’s heart and amicability is what distinguishes Captain Jay’s from any other establishment. Captain Jay’s began in Detroit, Michigan and has quickly gained recognition and popularity for the its Cajun chicken recipe, zesty fries, fresh seafood and shrimp in addition to their home-styled sides like Mac & Cheese, and fried okra. Over the last decade, Captain Jay’s has expanded to include over twenty locations spread throughout Detroit, Grand Rapids and Indianapolis.