Cook

Fulenwider Group; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group in Albemarle, NC is seeking a motivated cook to join the KFC kitchen team. You will prepare, season, and fry chicken to order, operate grills and fryers, and ensure every plate meets our quality standards while maintaining a clean workspace.

This role requires early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on teamwork, safety, and rapid service. Prior food service experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn and adhere to sanitation rules will be valued.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational schooling in kitchen basics (food safety) preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are required.
• Ability to learn food-handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Must work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares chicken and related menu items to order or kept warm until served.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to orders; verifies quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Sanitation basics

Food preparation basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: KFC 646 NC-24, Albemarle, NC 28001 | E320015 - Albemarle, NC 28001

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares world-famous chicken that is cooked to order or kept warm until ordered and sold.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked.
• Prepares and cooks food according to instructions provided on food order slips or through verbal directions; verifies the quality and quantity of all orders.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.