Cook

Area 13 - Zak Hardwick; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food chain in Manchester is looking for a dedicated kitchen team member to prep, cook, and serve delicious chicken. The role requires a love for food, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work quickly and precisely. Enjoy benefits like free food on shifts and a 25% staff discount. Join a vibrant team where everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Care about cooking it right and serving it hot—every time.
• Show up, step up, and keep the momentum going.
• Fast hands, sharp focus, and don’t cut corners.

Responsibilities

• Own the kitchen, prepping, cooking, and serving up chicken to perfection.
• Follow prep and cooking processes to keep it safe, clean, and tasty.
• Ensure every piece is hot, crisp, and finger-lickin' good.

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.