Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens Food Group; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a motivated Team Member to support cooks during lunch and dinner rushes. You will read the menu quickly, translate orders for the KDS, and keep fryers clean and oil at proper quality. You should maintain a fast pace, stay energetic, and work well under pressure.

The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40lbs. A positive, self-disciplined attitude helps ensure guest satisfaction and smooth kitchen operations.

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 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 of all items; a slow cook slows the restaurant.
• Read the menu to translate to what must be cooked via the KDS screen.
• Maintain proper oil quality by filtering fryers.
• Keep a clean work area.
• Prep the proper amount of food for any shift.

Skills

Team environment

High energy

Handle pressure

Positive attitude

Stamina

Stand long periods

Lift 40lbs

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