Cook

Fulenwider Group; Lexington Park, Lexington (MD, NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group is looking for dedicated team members to join their food preparation team in Lexington Park, Maryland. This role involves preparing and cooking food, ensuring quality and sanitation, and operating cooking equipment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

Candidates must be able to work varied shifts including early mornings and weekends. Experience or coursework in kitchen basics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and sanitation regulations is required.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare world-famous chicken for cooking or keeping warm.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment like griddles and grills.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in food preparation areas.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain personal cleanliness

Ability to work well as part of a team

Ability to work efficiently and quickly

Basic understanding of food-handling techniques

Basic understanding of sanitation regulations

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Job Location

Taco Bell 150 Enterprise Rd., Lexington, NC 27295 | 32551 - Lexington, NC 27295

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 / Required Skills

• 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.