Cook

Area 1 - Constantin Ciotea; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in Ferndown is looking for a kitchen team member to prep, cook, and serve their famed chicken. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work quickly without compromising quality. Benefits include free food on shift and a staff discount. This role offers a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in a vibrant kitchen environment, with encouragement for applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and serving hot meals consistently.
• Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining quality.
• Strong focus on safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and serve chicken with pride.
• Follow prep and cooking processes strictly.
• Ensure food quality and freshness at all times.

Skills

Love for good food

Can-do attitude

Pace and precision

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. 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

We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

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

Our promise is this:

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.