Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens-Food-Group-Inc; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a Team Member who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can sustain high energy during lunch and dinner rushes. You will bread and fry items quickly, read the menu accurately from the KDS, filter fryers to maintain oil quality, and keep a clean, efficient station.

A positive attitude and ability to lift 40 lbs are essential. Desire to work in a fun TEAM environment with a strong work ethic and the stamina to stand for long periods will help you excel on busy

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

Responsibilities

• Have an up-tempo work ethic.
• Maintain a high pace and energy during lunch/dinner rushes.
• Quick breading and frying of items.
• Know menu to read KDS and translate to what must be cooked.
• Maintain oil quality by filtering fryers.
• Keep work area clean.
• Prep proper amount of food for each shift.

Skills

Team environment

High energy

Handle peak times

Positive attitude

Stand long hours

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