Cook

Fulenwider Group; Melaleuca Isles (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Plantation location is seeking crew members to prepare and cook food to order, maintain hygiene, and operate standard kitchen equipment. You will follow order slips or directions and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires teamwork, ability to work under pressure, and flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Understanding of sanitation and safety regulations.
• Basic food-handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety knowledge

Food handling

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 8221 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 | E320111 - Plantation, FL 33324

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

• 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.