Cook

Location

KFC 6159 S. NC 16

Business Hwy., Denver, NC 28037 | E320033, Denver, NC Career Area Team Member Date Posted 09/04/2025 Job ID #3096

Duties/Responsibilities:

Prepares world-famous chicken that is cooked to order or kept warm until ordered and sold. Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers. Prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked. Prepares and cooks food according to instructions provided on food order slips or through verbal directions; verifies the quality and quantity of all orders. Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety. Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures. Ability to work efficiently and quickly. Must be able to work well as part of a team. Must be able to work well under pressure. Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. KFC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. An offer of employment may be contingent upon a satisfactory background check and proof of employment eligibility. Restaurant-specific positions are available at both corporate and franchised KFC locations. Those applying for a position with a franchisee or licensee of KFC are not applying for to work at KFC Corporation or any of its affiliates. Franchisees and licensees are independent business owners and employers who are responsible for their own employment practices, including setting their own wage and benefit programs.