Cook - Centerville, IA

Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Free meals

Daily pay

Opportunities for promotion

Referral Bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in Centerville, IA is seeking a Team Member to greet and serve customers, prepare food, and maintain cleanliness. Candidates must be fun and friendly, with good communication skills and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. This role offers competitive pay, free meals, and opportunities for promotion based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be fun and friendly with a strong focus on customers.
• Good communication skills required; must be comfortable speaking with strangers.
• Energetic, punctual, and reliable.
• Minimum age requirement is 16 years.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and serve food accordingly.
• Prepare and cook food items per KFC standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Collaborate as part of a team to meet customer satisfaction goals.

Skills

Customer focus

Good communication

Reliability

Energetic

Job description

Overview

At KFC, we feed the world. We do more than fill people up. We fulfill their lives. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customers’ day. As a Team Member, you could be the smiling face that greets and serves customers or the cook that prepares our world‑famous chicken.

Company Introduction

We make fried chicken—heck, we practically invented it. In 1930, in a humble service station in Corbin, Kentucky, 40‑year‑old Harland Sanders began feeding hungry travelers. Sanders perfected his secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, and the basic cooking technique we still use today. There are now over 24,000 KFC outlets in more than 145 countries and territories. Times change, but our values are constant: hard work, quality food, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and serve food accordingly.
• Prepare and cook food items in accordance with KFC standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures as required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to meet customer satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• Fun and friendly with a strong focus on customers.
• Good communicator—comfortable speaking with strangers.
• Energetic, punctual, and reliable.
• At least 16 years old.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Free meals
• Daily pay—work today, get paid tomorrow
• Opportunities for promotion based on performance
• Referral Bonus
• Medical insurance and prescription plan
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending account

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing; Industry: Restaurants

Additional Information

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