Slim Chickens Cook

Houchens-Food-Group-Inc; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group Inc. in Owensboro, KY is seeking a motivated Team Member to support lunch and dinner service. You will read the menu to translate orders into cooked items, maintain clean stations, and work with speed and precision to satisfy Guests.

We value high energy, a positive attitude, and the ability to lift 40lbs. The role requires standing for long periods and thriving during peak times in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-tempo pace during lunch and dinner rushes.
• Read the menu to translate to what must be cooked using the KDS.
• Keep oil quality by properly filtering fryers and maintain clean work area.
• Prep the proper amount of food for the shift.
• Quick in-hand breading and frying of items.

Skills

Team environment

High energy

Work ethic

Handle pressure

Positive attitude

Lift 40lbs

Stand 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