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Fulenwider Group; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group is seeking a Kitchen Associate for a KFC location in Deerfield Beach, FL. You will prepare and fry items to order, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety on busy shifts.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with ability to handle high-pressure periods and early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and safety regulations.
• Basics of food-handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Must perform well under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares world-famous chicken that is 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.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Cooking procedures

Team player

Work under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 177 N. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 | E320089 - Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

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.