Cook

Fulenwider Group; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC in Pompano Beach, FL is hiring a crew member to prepare and cook chicken to order and ensure food is kept warm as needed. You will operate fryers and griddles, assemble dishes, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. Prior kitchen experience is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of food handling, preparation and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares world-famous chicken cooked to order or kept warm.
• Operates griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to orders and verifies quality/quantity.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in food prep areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Efficiency

Teamwork

Under pressure

Personal cleanliness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 341 W. Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 | E320114 - Pompano Beach, FL 33060

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.