Cook

Fulenwider Group; Miami Gardens, Norland (FL, FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group seeks a Kitchen Team Member for the KFC location in Miami Gardens, FL. You will prepare chicken and store items, operate grills and fryers, and ensure orders are cooked to standard.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn safety rules.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and workplace safety rules.
• Understanding of food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team players who perform well under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chicken and other menu items to order.
• Operate griddles, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
• Prepare, wash and cut food for cooking.
• Cook according to instructions; verify order quality and quantity.
• Maintain sanitation, health, cleanliness and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Work well under pressure

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Fast-paced adaptability

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 4800 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055 | E320119 - Miami Gardens, FL 33055

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.