Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens Food Group; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Hendersonville, TN seeks a Team Member cook for a fast-paced kitchen. You will read the menu, translate orders from the KDS, bread and fry items quickly, and maintain oil quality while keeping a clean area.

This role requires high energy, a strong work ethic, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs during busy shifts.

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.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude during long busy stretches.
• Ability to lift 40lbs repeatedly.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Have an up-tempo work ethic.
• Maintain a high level of pace and energy during lunch and dinner rushes.
• Quick in-hand breading and frying all items; slow cooks slow the restaurant.
• Read the KDS screen and translate to what must be cooked.
• Maintain proper oil quality by filtering fryers.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Prep the proper amount of food for any given shift.

Skills

High energy

Strong work ethic

Ability to handle pressure

Positive attitude

Self-discipline

Stand for long periods

Lift 40lbs repeatedly

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.

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