Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens Food Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a team member to support fast-paced lunch and dinner rushes. The role requires staying energetic, reading the KDS screen, and quickly preparing items with accurate breading and frying.

Maintaining oil quality and a clean station are essential for guest satisfaction. Candidates should be able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly, stand for extended periods, and maintain a positive attitude even during busy stretches.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a fun and friendly TEAM environment.
• High energy with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to handle pressure during peak times.
• Positive attitude and self-discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper oil quality by properly filtering the fryers.
• Read the menu on the KDS screen and translate to what must be cooked.
• Quick in-hand breading and frying of all items.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Prep the proper amount of food for any given shift.

Skills

Team environment

High energy

Handle peak times

Positive attitude

Stand for long periods

Lift 40 lbs

KDS screen reading

Job description

Description

Our great tasting food begins with the cook. This position is critical to our success and requires specific skills from the Team Member.

• Have an up-tempo work ethic.
• Be able to maintain a high level of pace and energy throughout the lunch and dinner rushes.
• Quick in-hand breading and frying all items. If a Cook is slow, the restaurant is slow and will be perceived as such by Guests.
• Have thorough knowledge of the menu in order to read the KDS screen and immediately translate to what must be cooked.
• Maintain proper oil quality by properly filtering the fryers.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Be able to prep the proper amount of food for any given shift.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Requirements

• Desire to work in fun and friendly TEAM environment
• High energy with a strong work ethic
• Ability to handle pressure during peak times
• Positive attitude and self-disciplined
• Ability to maintain positive attitude during long busy stretches
• Ability to lift 40lbs repeatedly
• Able to stand for long periods of time