Cook

Fulenwider Group; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bell Wilkesboro is seeking reliable crew members to prepare and cook food to order, operate large-volume cooking equipment, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. The role requires quick work, teamwork, and adherence to health standards.

Responsibilities include following orders, ensuring quality and portion control, and supporting team needs during busy periods. This entry-level position offers on-site shifts and opportunities to learn restaurant operations in Wilkesboro, NC.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic sanitation knowledge and safety regulations.
• Understand food-handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Team player capable of working under pressure.
• Maintain personal cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as ordered or kept warm.
• Operate cooking equipment (griddles, grills, fryers).
• Keep kitchen areas clean and safe.
• Assist with food prep and order accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling basics

Teamwork

Pressure resilience

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Location

Taco Bell 110 Two Rivers Dr., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 | 37528 - Wilkesboro, NC 28697

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.