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Job Overview

As a Breakfast Cook at Nifty Fifty’s, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients and crafting meals to provide our guests with high-quality food. Your role is vital in ensuring an exceptional meal experience for our guests. You will work diligently to provide outstanding customer service, making our valued customers feel like part of our Nifty’s family.

At Nifty Fifty’s, we are committed to embodying our core values in every aspect of our operations. We are Food Quality Fanatics, upholding high standards for consistency and quality in everything we do. We demonstrate Respect towards our customers, staff, vendors, and work environment, ensuring a positive and supportive atmosphere. Excellence is our benchmark, driving us to provide excellent food, service, and surroundings. We believe in Service with a Smile, knowing that a friendly attitude brings people back. Lastly, we pride ourselves on Homemade, using fresh ingredients prepared to perfection. Join us in upholding these values and creating memorable experiences for all.

• Prep, set up, and work the breakfast grill station (including eggs, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, etc.)
• Maintain high standards for product presentation, portioning, quality, and cook times
• Practice safe and sanitary food handling following state health regulations
• Slice, chop, and prepare breakfast ingredients (meats, cheeses, vegetables)
• Keep food inventories stocked and organized in your station, the walk-in, and freezer
• Communicate clearly with servers and cashiers to fulfill guest orders accurately and quickly
• Keep your workstation clean and sanitized throughout the shift
• Properly clean, sanitize, and shut down equipment at the end of the breakfast shift
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks
• Support additional kitchen tasks as directed by management

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to lift and place items on high and low shelves
• Ability to stand for extended periods (entire breakfast shift)
• Comfortable using knives, slicers, and food prep tools
• Able to carry up to 50 pounds
• Capable of wiping, sweeping, and maintaining a clean station area

Job Benefits

• Employee Referral Program
• College Book Reimbursement
• Flexible Hours
• 401K
• Advancement Opportunities

At Nifty Fifty’s, we’re more than just a restaurant — we’re a destination where wholesome family values, mouth-watering homemade cooking, and the spirit of the 1950s come alive every day. Whether you’re lucky enough to remember the ’50s firsthand or just wish you did, you’ll taste the memories with every bite of our classic American favorites and hand-spun milkshakes.
Our mission is simple: to be the legendary neighborhood burger place, reminiscent of a bygone era, where customers are treated like family. We are food quality fanatics who deliver excellent customer service with every plate, every shake, every smile.
When you join the Nifty Fifty’s team, you’re stepping into a workplace built on passion, energy, and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences. We live by our F.R.E.S.H. core values every day:
F — Food Quality Fanatics: We uphold the highest standards for consistency and quality in everything we do.
R — Respect: We respect our customers, staff, vendors, and work environment, creating a positive, supportive atmosphere.
E — Excellence: Excellence is our benchmark, driving us to deliver outstanding food, service, and surroundings every day.
S — Service with a Smile: We believe a friendly attitude keeps our guests coming back time and time again.
H — Homemade: We take pride in using fresh ingredients, prepared to perfection, bringing homemade goodness to every dish.
Our philosophy is to honor the best of the past — a time when dining out was about more than just food; it was about family, music, and memories. That’s the experience we strive to recreate, both for our guests and for the incredible people who work with us.
Ready to join a team that feels like family, celebrates tradition, and serves up smiles every day?
Come make your mark at Nifty Fifty’s — where every day is a chance to create something unforgettable.