Cook

Fulenwider Group; Canton (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group in Canton, NC is seeking a motivated kitchen team member to prepare and cook chicken to order, maintain cleanliness, and support a high-volume kitchen. You will operate fryers and grills, follow food-safety standards, and work closely with teammates to ensure timely, quality meals.

Candidate should be able to lift up to 15 pounds, work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and have a basic understanding of kitchen safety.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Safety basics

Food handling

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: KFC 24 New Clyde Hwy., Canton, NC 28716 | E320030 - Canton, NC 28716

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.