Cook

KF; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Medical benefits

401K with match

Career advancement

Job summary

KFC in Knoxville, TN is hiring team members to deliver fast, friendly service, take orders, handle payments, and resolve customer issues. You will prepare products, maintain quality, and ensure a clean, safe work environment across all shifts.

The role includes training, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, medical benefits, and a 401K plan with match, plus free meals during shifts and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and making change.

Responsibilities

• Receive orders and process sales.
• Handle monetary transactions and make change.
• Address customer issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare products according to standards.
• Maintain product quality and portion control.
• Monitor service equipment and safety.
• Keep the work area clean and safe and stocked.
• Unload, stock and maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Cash handling

Leadership

Attendance

Basic math

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Build a strong Foundation both professionally and personally with a career at KFC! We’re looking for people who love serving customers, have experience in the restaurant industry and who want to be a part of the largest restaurant company in the world! If you want to build a great career while providing fast, fun and friendly service to our customers, KFC is the perfect place to learn, grow and succeed!We offer the following:A commitment to promote from withinTraining and mentorship programsTuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunitiesReward and recognition cultureCompetitive PayFlexible schedules- day, night and evening shiftsFree meal each shiftEligibility to accrue paid vacation timeCareer advancement and professional development opportunitiesMedical benefitsHealth and Wellness programs401K plan with 6% matchPERKS! Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and moreKFC Foundation Programs include FREE college tuition at WGU, $1 per $1 Savings Match Program, Hardship Assistance Program plus more!The responsibilities of the team member will include:Interaction with customers: receiving orders, processing sales and monies and managing customer issues.Preparation of products.Maintaining quality of product.Monitoring all service equipment.Uncompromising standards in maintaining a clean and safe work environment (per Labor Board and OSHA regulations and Company standards), Unloading, stocking and maintaining required inventory level.Champions recognition and motivation effortsRequirementsThe ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers!Must be at least 16 years of ageAccessibility to dependable and reliable transportationExcellent communication skills, management/leadership and organizational skills.Physical dexterity required (the ability to move up to 50 lbs. from one area to another).Attendance and Punctuality a mustOperating of cash register as needed and making change for other cashiers.Basic Math skillsComplete training certificationEnthusiasm and willingness to learnTeam playerCommitment to customer satisfactionStrong work ethic