Cook

Fulenwider Group; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group in Gastonia, NC is seeking a kitchen team member to assist in food preparation and line workflow. You will operate cooking equipment, prep and cut food, and ensure order accuracy while maintaining hygiene standards.

The role requires ability to work early mornings and weekends, and to interact effectively with teammates in a fast-paced environment. Training on sanitation practices is provided and safety is a priority.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of 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 maintain personal cleanliness.

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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Work well under pressure

Work efficiently and quickly

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or vocational kitchen basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Taco Bell 1110 E. Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054 | 21282 - Gastonia, NC 28054

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.

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.