Cook

Fulenwider Group; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group is hiring at KFC in Statesville, NC for a food preparation role. Responsibilities include preparing world-famous chicken, operating cooking equipment, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate will work well under pressure and as part of a team.

Qualifications include strong communication skills and a preferred background in kitchen basics. Candidates must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cleanliness and workplace safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of food-handling techniques and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares chicken cooked to order or kept warm until sold.
• Operates cooking equipment like griddles and fryers.
• Maintains sanitation and health standards in food preparation areas.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently and quickly

Ability to maintain personal cleanliness

Ability to work well as part of a team

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 1102 Salisbury Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 | E320136 - Statesville, NC 28625

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.