Job Description

When you join the KFC brand, you join our family! The KFC family takes pride in our high-quality standards, southern-inspired hospitality and serving guests our world-famous chicken! We have passion for people, not only our guests, and we value our employees and understand how you make a difference in our restaurants.

Working at a KFC independent franchise restaurant is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to help families create memories and be a community partner! We are an iconic, global brand that offers a fun recognition culture and training programs that help you grow with opportunities for advancement.

We’d be delighted to have you join out team!

Responsibilities of a Food Service Team Member (Cook):

• You will make our world-famous chicken at the highest quality standards
• Partner with your Team Members to manage the products needed to fulfill guest orders
• Provide a top-notch guest experience that includes friendly interactions, fresh meals and a commitment to cleanliness
• Contribute to the overall positive and collaborative family environment
• Take absolute pride in everything you do
• Practices high quality food and cleanliness standards

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Friendly and positive attitude
• Teamwork and cooperation with coworkers
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures
• Ability to stand for long periods and move quickly
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions and accept feedback
• Learn from mistakes and improves quickly
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Dependability and Punctuality are a must
• Strong work ethic

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to be trained in multiple positions (cashier, drive-thru, kitchen)
• Advancement Opportunities available for qualified individuals
• Paid Vacation (both Full-Time and Part-Time employees)
• Paid Sick Leave (Full-Time)
• Health Insurance (Full-Time)
• Vision Insurance (Full-Time)
• Dental Insurance (Full-Time)
• Supplemental Insurance through AFLAC (qualified employees)
• VSU Scholarship Opportunity (criteria outlined in handbook)
• REACH - KFC Foundation Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities (two opportunities per year)
• RISE - KFC Foundation Personal Money Management Tools
• KFC FOUNDATION FUND - KFC Foundation aid for employees during hardship, crisis, or natural disaster
• Discounted meals
• Strong charity partnership within our local communities (United Way Support Opportunity)

Work schedule

• Day Shift
• Night Shift
• Weekends
• Holidays (Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience

** You are applying for work with a franchisee of a KFC. If hired, the franchisee will be your employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.

Kentucky Fried Chicken of Valdosta was founded in 1965 by Owen Harris. We currently have three KFC locations in Valdosta, GA.
We enjoy being the premier fried chicken restaurant in our area.
We take pride in our relationships with our community and our employees, it’s all about people!
We look forward to you joining our winning team!

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