Cook

1st Rate Group - Area 3; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in Bolton is seeking a passionate kitchen team member to prep, cook, and serve delicious meals efficiently. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and love good food, this could be the perfect role for you. You will ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, and that every dish is served hot and fresh. Enjoy perks like free food during shifts and a generous staff discount. Join us today and take steps toward a rewarding career!

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Must have a love for good food and cooking.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately without cutting corners.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and serve food to customers.
• Follow safety and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure all food served is high quality and presented well.

Skills

Fast hands

Sharp focus

Can-do attitude

Passion for 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.