Cook

Fulenwider Group; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a crew member for the KFC location. You will help cook to order, prepare ingredients, and keep the kitchen clean while delivering quality meals to guests.

The role requires the ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, excellent teamwork, and adherence to sanitation and safety standards. Training provided for food-handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of food handling, preparation, and cooking.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team player with reliability and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Sanitation basics

Food handling knowledge

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 1916 East Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092 | E320049 - Lincolnton, NC 28092

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

• 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.