Cook - Popeyes

Aafes; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (the Exchange) is hiring a cook for a fast-paced, name-brand cuisine environment. You will prepare food from a limited menu, ensure food safety and quality, and interpret instructions for daily menus.

Join a team that values growth and development at every step. You will greet customers, assist with product recommendations, and process transactions while maintaining excellent service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Six months general work experience in a food operation.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and to perform calculations used in food preparation.
• Access to the military installation (REAL ID, Passport, Military ID, CAC ID, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed.
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• 6 months fast food experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way.
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the register to let them know you’ll be right with them.
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow‑up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer.
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping.
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Do you enjoy creating name brand cuisines that are full of flavor and spices in a fun and fast-paced environment? If so, you may be a good fit for a cook with the Exchange! You will work in a fast food environment preparing food items from a limited menu. You will be responsible for ensuring food safety and quality control for your facility. In addition, you will be an integral part of the team- your interpretation of written instructions and calculations will help determine the amount of food necessary to prepare our daily menus. Our customers expect a lot from us and we strive to give them the best service. With your sense of urgency and attention to detail, you’ll ensure that each and every customer leaves full and satisfied.

• Greet every customer with eye contact and smile in your authentic way
• Acknowledge every waiting customer as soon as they arrive to the register to let them know you’ll be right with them.
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow‑up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer
• Ensure customers have an extraordinary experience while shopping
• Complete transactions accurately and efficiently while engaging customers in appropriate conversation

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!

Job Qualifications

• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions
• Able to take initiative
• Able to share brand knowledge

Who We Are

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as “the Exchange,” is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Job Qualifications

High school or equivalent. Six months general work experience in a food operation. Ability to read and interpret instructions and to perform calculations used in food preparation.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

• Required: Access to themilitary installation (Real ID*,Passport, Military ID,CAC ID,etc.)
  • *Federal agencies will not accept a driver's license or identification card for official purposes from any individual unless such license or card is a REAL ID - compliant driver's license or identification card issued by a state.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• 6 months fast food experience