Cook

KFC; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

401K with match

Medical benefits

Health and Wellness programs

KFC Foundation tuition at WGU

Savings match program

Hardship assistance

Job summary

KFC is seeking team members in the United States to deliver fast, friendly service, take orders, process transactions and maintain product quality. You will work with a team to ensure a clean, safe and organized dining environment and assist in stocking and inventory tasks.

Ideal candidates enjoy serving customers, are reliable, communicative, and eager to learn. Flexible schedules include day, night and evening shifts, with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and customer-focused, enjoy fast-paced service.
• Ability to handle cash, make change accurately and balance end of shift.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support store goals.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality for shifts.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers: take orders, process sales and handle money.
• Prepare products and maintain quality and presentation.
• Keep work area clean and safe, monitor equipment.
• Unload, stock and manage inventory levels as needed.
• Support recognition and motivation efforts among team members.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Communication skills

Attendance/punctuality

Physical dexterity

Basic math skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Cash register operation

Job description

Build a strong Foundation both professionally and personally with a career at KFC! We’re looking for people who love serving customers, have experience in the restaurant industry and who want to be a part of the largest restaurant company in the world! If you want to build a great career while providing fast, fun and friendly service to our customers, KFC is the perfect place to learn, grow and succeed!We offer the following:A commitment to promote from withinTraining and mentorship programsTuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunitiesReward and recognition cultureCompetitive PayFlexible schedules- day, night and evening shiftsFree meal each shiftEligibility to accrue paid vacation timeCareer advancement and professional development opportunitiesMedical benefitsHealth and Wellness programs401K plan with 6% matchPERKS! Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and moreKFC Foundation Programs include FREE college tuition at WGU, $1 per $1 Savings Match Program, Hardship Assistance Program plus more!The responsibilities of the team member will include:Interaction with customers: receiving orders, processing sales and monies and managing customer issues.Preparation of products.Maintaining quality of product.Monitoring all service equipment.Uncompromising standards in maintaining a clean and safe work environment (per Labor Board and OSHA regulations and Company standards), Unloading, stocking and maintaining required inventory level.Champions recognition and motivation effortsRequirementsThe ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers!Must be at least 16 years of ageAccessibility to dependable and reliable transportationExcellent communication skills, management/leadership and organizational skills.Physical dexterity required (the ability to move up to 50 lbs. from one area to another).Attendance and Punctuality a mustOperating of cash register as needed and making change for other cashiers.Basic Math skillsComplete training certificationEnthusiasm and willingness to learnTeam playerCommitment to customer satisfactionStrong work ethic