World-Famous Chicken Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro

Fulenwider Group; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group in Albemarle, NC is seeking a motivated cook to join the KFC kitchen team. You will prepare, season, and fry chicken to order, operate grills and fryers, and ensure every plate meets our quality standards while maintaining a clean workspace.

This role requires early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on teamwork, safety, and rapid service. Prior food service experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn and adhere to sanitation rules will be valued.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational schooling in kitchen basics (food safety) preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are required.
• Ability to learn food-handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Must work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares chicken and related menu items to order or kept warm until served.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food for cooking.
• Cooks according to orders; verifies quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Sanitation basics

Food preparation basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Fulenwider Group in Albemarle, NC is seeking a motivated cook to join the KFC kitchen team. You will prepare, season, and fry chicken to order, operate grills and fryers, and ensure every plate meets our quality standards while maintaining a clean workspace.

This role requires early mornings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on teamwork, safety, and rapid service. Prior food service experience is helpful, but a willingness to learn and adhere to sanitation rules will be valued.