Cook

KFC; Beeston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain located in Beeston is looking for enthusiastic kitchen team members. In this role, you will prep, cook, and serve our famous chicken to perfection while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates are passionate about food and possess a can-do attitude. Enjoy benefits like free food on shift and a 25% staff discount, with the opportunity to advance in your career.

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must care about cooking food correctly and serving it hot.
• Ability to maintain pace while ensuring quality.
• Commitment to following safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and serve chicken while ensuring quality and safety.
• Follow cooking processes to maintain cleanliness and taste.
• Make sure every serving is hot and fresh.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Pace and precision

Love for good food

Job description

About the role

You’ll be the engine of the kitchen—prepping, cooking, and serving up our legendary chicken with pride and precision.

It’s fast, it’s hands‑on, and it’s all about bringing the flavour while backing your team every step of the way.

What will you spend your time doing?

• Own the kitchen. You’ll be the heart of the hustle—prepping, cooking, and serving up our famous chicken to perfection.
• Stick to the standards. You’ll follow our prep and cooking processes to the letter, keeping it safe, clean, and tasty.
• Keep it fresh. Quality matters, and you’ll make sure every piece is hot, crisp, and finger‑lickin’ good.

What we’d love from you

• Love for good food. You care about cooking it right and serving it hot—every time.
• Can‑do attitude. You show up, step up, and keep the momentum going.
• Pace and precision. Fast hands, sharp focus, and you don’t cut corners.

What’s in it for you

• Pay rate.
• Take the first step toward a rewarding leadership career.
• Free food and drink on shift.
• 25% staff discount.

Our promise

Every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome; we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

Ready? We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply. Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t — we’d still love to hear from you.