Cook

Fulenwider Group; Smithville, Cornelius (NC, NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Fulenwider Group is seeking a Restaurant Prep/Cood Station Associate in Cornelius, NC to assist with cooking and food prep at Taco Bell. The role requires timely, accurate preparation of orders and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

You will operate griddles, grills, and fryers, prepare, wash, and cut food, and ensure safety and sanitation standards. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn basic sanitation and workplace safety.
• Familiarity with food-handling techniques and cooking basics.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team player and able to work under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness.

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; verifies quality and quantity of orders.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards in food prep areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Education

High school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Job Location

Taco Bell 20329 W Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 | 5349 - Cornelius, NC 28031

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.