About the Role Lobster Claw Seafood Restaurant in North Reading, MA is hiring a Fry Cook / Grill Cook to join our kitchen team. This restaurant kitchen position is responsible for preparing fried seafood, grilled seafood, fried sandwiches, baskets, plates, sides and other menu items according to Lobster Claw recipes and quality standards. This role is best suited for someone with fry cook, grill cook, line cook, seafood cook or restaurant kitchen experience who can maintain timing, accuracy, cleanliness and consistency during busy service periods. About Lobster Claw The Lobster Claw has been a North Reading staple since 1976. We are a family owned seafood restaurant with loyal customers who have been coming back for decades. We are not a chain. We are a local institution built on quality ingredients, consistent food and genuine hospitality. In 2025, we completed a full renovation, updating our layout, kitchen flow, dining room and adding a beer and wine counter. We are growing our team and looking for people who take their work seriously and want to be part of something that has meant something to this community for nearly 50 years. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fried seafood, grilled seafood, fried sandwiches, baskets, plates, sides and appetizers Operate fryers, grills and standard kitchen equipment safely and properly Monitor cook times, food temperature, oil quality, product quality, portion consistency and overall food quality Follow recipes, prep lists, portion standards, plating guidelines and ticket timing Set up, stock, clean and break down fry and grill stations Maintain freshness, consistency and quality during busy service periods Communicate with kitchen team members to keep orders accurate, complete and moving on time Follow food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage and rotation procedures Assist with food prep, restocking, cleaning, opening, closing and general kitchen duties as needed Qualifications 6+ months of fry cook, grill cook, line cook, seafood cook, restaurant cook or related kitchen experience required Seafood restaurant or restaurant kitchen experience strongly preferred Ability to safely operate fryers, grills and kitchen equipment Ability to follow recipes, cook times, portion standards and kitchen procedures Reliable transportation required U.S. work authorization required Must be at least 18 years old Strong attention to timing, cleanliness, consistency and food quality Ability to work day, night and weekend shifts as needed Strong teamwork and communication skills Compensation and Benefits Flexible scheduling Paid training Free or discounted meals Health insurance Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Ability to bend, reach, lift, cook, stock and use kitchen tools Ability to work around fryers, grills, hot equipment, seafood, cold storage and standard kitchen conditions Ability to work in a busy restaurant kitchen Equal Opportunity Employer Lobster Claw Seafood Restaurant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, Massachusetts or local law. Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable workplace adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. Please let us know if you need assistance during the application or hiring process.

Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid training

Work Location:

In person