Cook

Fulenwider Group; Mountain City (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Mountain City, operated by Fulenwider Group, is seeking a Kitchen Team Member. You will prepare world-famous chicken to order or kept warm, and operate large cooking equipment including griddles, grills, and deep fryers.

Responsibilities include food prep, cooking per orders, quality checks, and maintaining strict cleanliness and safety. Must work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety (preferred).
• Ability to learn sanitation rules and food-handling procedures.
• Willingness to operate cooking equipment and follow prep directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares chicken to order or kept warm for service.
• Operates griddles, grills, and deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to slips or directions; checks quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in prep areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Team player

Thriving under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: KFC 485 South Shady St., Mountain City, TN 37683
Requisition ID: E320069

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.