Cook

Fulenwider Group; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Marion is hiring team members to prepare and cook food to order at our Marion, NC location. You will operate standard kitchen equipment, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety guidelines to ensure high quality meals.

Responsibilities include cooking to order, handling ingredients, and working on a fast-paced, team-driven shift. Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a bustling restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team-oriented and able to work well under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Sanitation & safety knowledge

Food handling & cooking

Efficiency & speed

Team player

Work under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or vocational kitchen coursework

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 3334 S. NC-226, Marion, NC 28752 | E320028 - Marion, NC 28752

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.