Cook

Fulenwider Group; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group seeks a Cook for a KFC location in Cleveland, TN. You will prepare chicken to order, operate grills and fryers, and keep the kitchen clean and safe. You’ll verify orders, control portion sizes, and support dishwashing and sanitation routines.

We value excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work quickly under pressure. A high school or vocational kitchen background is preferred, with commitment to reliable, consistent service.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to learn sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Understanding of food-handling and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team player with ability to work under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares chicken cooked to order or kept warm until sold.
• Operates griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to orders and verifies quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety in prep area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation

Food handling

Efficiency

Teamwork

Pressure tolerance

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school / vocational kitchen basics

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: KFC 2720 Keith St. NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 | E320070 - Cleveland, TN 37312

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.