Cook

Fulenwider Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fulenwider Group is seeking a Cook at a KFC location in Charlotte, NC. You will prepare world-famous chicken, operate cooking equipment, and ensure orders are cooked to standard. This role requires quick, accurate work and a focus on cleanliness.

You will follow orders, maintain sanitation, and work well with teammates to serve customers during mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior kitchen experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares world-famous chicken 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 orders; verifies quality and quantity of all orders.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food prep areas, cooking services, and dishes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling basics

Efficient worker

Team player

Under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 5540 University Pointe Blvd., Charlotte, NC | E320066 - Charlotte, NC 28262

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.