Food Production

KFC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Polly’s in Downey, CA is seeking a motivated Food Production teammate to prepare and cook menu items to our standards with speed and accuracy.

You will maintain sanitation, observe holding times with Time Tag, keep the work area safe, stock supplies, receive deliveries, and collaborate with teammates to meet shift goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization skills required.
• Ability to identify and solve minor problems as they arise.
• Solid time management and prioritization abilities.
• Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Cooperative and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to specifications and quality standards.
• Observe and manage all product holding times using Time Tag system.
• Maintain fryers and kitchen equipment safely and cleanly.
• Keep shortening levels properly stocked.
• Set up and maintain dishwashing and sanitation areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per sanitation guidelines.
• Verify inventory and stock levels for freshness and availability.
• Ensure floors are clear of obstacles and kept dry at all times.
• Receive orders, check invoices, and organize deliveries.
• Attend to additional duties as assigned by the shift Manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Multi-tasking under pressure

Team oriented

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Our Food Production team members are Passionate and take Pride in the preparation of KFC of Polly’s products. They are expected to prepare and cook quality products within company standards with speed and accuracy while adhering to KFC of Polly’s specifications and procedures.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare and cook menu items that meet our specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure that all product holding times are strictly observed by using the Time Tag system.
• Filter and clean all fryers at the designated times while following ALL guidelines of safety (including the use of provided safety equipment).
• Maintain sufficient shortening to ensure proper shortening levels.
• Ensure dish sink is set up to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area by following the guidelines/procedures of sanitation and safety.
• Verify all necessary products and supplies are stocked and available.
• Ensure floors remain free of obstacles, debris, and are kept dry.
• Receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager in charge of the shift.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Effective communication, good organization skills
• Ability to act on and solve minor problems as they arise
• Time management
• Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Cooperative and team oriented