Cook

Fulenwider Group; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC is seeking a team-oriented cook for Boynton Beach, FL to prepare world-famous chicken and operate high-volume cooking equipment. You will follow orders, verify quality, and maintain sanitation across the kitchen.

Responsibilities include prepping, washing, cutting, and cooking, while staying efficient under pressure as part of a fast-paced team. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety.
• Understanding of food handling, preparation and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team-oriented with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares world-famous chicken cooked to order or kept warm until sold.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked.
• Cooks according to food order slips or verbal directions; checks quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards in prep areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling techniques

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Job Location: KFC 131 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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

• 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.