Cook

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in Penperlleni is looking for a Cook to prep, cook, and serve its renowned chicken. You will be responsible for quality, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen. A love for good food, a can-do attitude, and fast-paced work are essential. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression within the company.

Benefits

Free food and drink on shift

25% staff discount

Opportunity to progress into leadership roles

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and serving food.
• Ability to work fast and maintain quality standards.
• Positive attitude and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and serve chicken to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure food quality and freshness.

Skills

Love for good food

Can-do attitude

Pace and precision

Job description

Cook

KFC
Pontypool, Torfaen
£12.21 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

12 hours ago

Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. We're a long-standing brand with a global reputation, passionate about great food and great teams. This is your chance to join a team where ambition grows and careers build.

About the role

You'll be the engine of the kitchen — prepping, cooking, and serving our legendary chicken with pride and precision. It’s fast, hands-on, and all about bringing the flavour while backing your team every step of the way.

What will you spend your time doing?

• Own the kitchen. Be the heart of the hustle — prepping, cooking, and serving our famous chicken to perfection.
• Stick to the standards. Follow our prep and cooking processes to the letter, keeping it safe, clean, and tasty.
• Keep it fresh. Ensure 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.

Keeping it real

We don’t hire staff — we hire people with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. At KFC, everyone is welcome, regardless of background. We’ll invest in your potential and give you the freedom to be you. If you need support with your application or have any accessibility requirements, let us know and we’ll help.

What’s in it for you

• Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
• Free food and drink on shift
• 25% staff discount
• Opportunity to progress into leadership roles

About the Company

Demipower Group is a privately run family business started in 1989. We operate over 115 KFC restaurants across London and Home Counties, Midlands, Anglia, Western England and Wales, and are part of a network of associated companies in hospitality, property and QSR. You will be joining at an exciting time with opportunities to progress and help shape a rapidly growing business.

Equal Opportunity

Our promise is to provide equal opportunity to all applicants, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation. If you require any additional support with your application or have any other requirements, please let us know and we will assist you.