Cook

Taco Bell; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain is seeking dedicated kitchen staff to prepare and cook food to order. Responsibilities include operating cooking equipment, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring food quality. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills and a willingness to learn food safety techniques. Flexibility to work varied shifts is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chicken cooked to order or keep warm until sold.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles or fryers.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards for food preparation.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently and quickly

Teamwork

Ability to work well under pressure

Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Required 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.