Cook

Fulenwider Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group is seeking a kitchen team member in Fort Lauderdale to prepare and cook chicken to order and maintain clean, safe work areas. The role requires efficient, team-oriented individuals who can handle busy periods and ensure quality in every order.

Responsibilities include operating fryers and griddles, prepping and portioning ingredients, and following food-handling procedures with attention to sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and ability to learn regulations for workplace safety.
• Ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• 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.
• Prepares and cooks food according to orders; verifies quality and quantity of all orders.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards in food prep areas and on dishes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Efficient worker

Team player

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: KFC 401 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | E320113 - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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.