Cook

Fulenwider Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group at Taco Bell in Hickory, NC, is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare, cook, and maintain food safety standards in a high-volume environment.

You will operate cooking equipment, ensure order accuracy, and keep the work area clean and compliant with health regulations while collaborating with teammates during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

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; verifies quality and quantity of all orders.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Taco Bell 2451 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601 | 31111 - Hickory, NC 28601

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.