Cook

Fulenwider Group; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bell in Kannapolis, NC is hiring a Kitchen Team Member to assist in daily food preparation, cooking, and station cleanup. You will operate fryers, grills and ovens, ensuring orders are prepared to standard while maintaining cleanliness and safety across the kitchen.

We value teamwork, the ability to work under pressure, and strong communication to deliver quick, friendly service to guests. Morning/evening shifts and physical endurance are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Baseline sanitation knowledge and workplace safety.
• Understanding of food-handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares world-famous chicken cooked to order or kept warm until ordered.
• Operates griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to orders, verifies quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in prep areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school or vocational training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Taco Bell 1112 S Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083 | 23183 - Kannapolis, NC 28083

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.