Cook

Fulenwider Group; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Greeneville is seeking a team-oriented cook to prepare world-famous chicken to order, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe food handling in a fast-paced kitchen.

This role requires early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to work quickly under pressure and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in verbal and written form.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and compliance with safety regulations.
• Basic food-handling and cooking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to orders and recipes.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of cooking areas and utensils.
• Adhere to safety and health regulations at all times.
• Assist team members to meet daily service goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Efficiency

Team player

Under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 1735 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy., Greeneville, TN | E320142 - Greeneville, TN 37745

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.