Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens Food Group; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a fast-paced Cook to support lunch and dinner service. You will work with energy, manage high pressure during busy periods, read the KDS to translate orders into cooked items, and maintain oil quality and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate is energetic, reliable, and able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40lbs, and work well in a team environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a friendly, fast-moving meal service.

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

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

Skills

High energy

Team environment

KDS literacy

Food prep speed

Tools

KDS screen

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