Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens Food Group; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional food service company based in Mount Juliet is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showing high energy and a strong work ethic. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality during busy periods, prep work for shifts, and ensuring a clean workspace. If you enjoy working in a friendly team atmosphere and can handle high-pressure situations, this role is for you. Join us to help bring great tasting food to our guests.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in fun and friendly TEAM environment.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude during busy stretches.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 40lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Team environment mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pace and energy throughout meal rushes.
• Quickly bread and fry items.
• Prep the proper amount of food for shifts.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items for cooking.
• Keep a clean work area.
• Prep the proper amount of food for each shift.

Skills

High energy

Strong work ethic

Ability to handle pressure

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Lift 40lbs

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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.