Cook

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

Job summary

KFC Locust is seeking a team-oriented cook to prepare world-famous chicken and manage cooking stations in Locust, NC. The role requires following order instructions, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness across the kitchen.

The candidate should be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and ability to learn workplace safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team player with ability to work under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares chicken and cooks to order or keep warm until ordered.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment (griddles, grills, fryers).
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to orders and verifies quality/quantity.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards in prep areas.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Efficient and quick

Sanitation basics

Education

High school or vocational kitchen basics

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: KFC 116 Browns Hill Road. Locust, NC 28097 | E320072 - Locust, NC 28097

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.