Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens Food Group; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is hiring a Team Member who thrives in a fast-paced cooking environment. You will read KDS screens, fry and bread items quickly, and maintain oil quality while keeping a clean, organized workspace. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for long periods, with energy to handle lunch and dinner rushes.

Join a friendly TEAM environment where dependable, energetic individuals contribute to smooth service and guest satisfaction, delivering quality meals efficiently.

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

Responsibilities

• Read the KDS screen and translate to what must be cooked.
• Maintain proper oil quality by filtering fryers.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Prep the proper amount of food for each shift.
• Cook items quickly to meet lunch and dinner rush needs.

Skills

Fast-paced

High energy

Pressure handling

Positive attitude

Stand for long

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