Cook

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

Job summary

KFC in Yadkinville, NC is seeking a fast-learner to join our kitchen team. The role involves preparing and cooking chicken to order, operating commercial fryers and grills, and ensuring food is prepared to the highest standards.

You will maintain sanitation and safety in a busy kitchen, work well under pressure, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and safety.
• Basic understanding of food-handling techniques.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation basics

Food handling

Efficiency

Teamwork

Pressure tolerance

Personal cleanliness

Education

High school or vocational coursework in kitchen basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: KFC 705 S. State St, Yadkinville, NC 27055 | E320146 - Yadkinville, NC 27055

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 and Required 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.