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Cook - Restaurant 200059 - 1144 Adams Avenue, Montgomery , AL 36104

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $19.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Church's Chicken is a well-established quick service restaurant known for its delicious comfort food and long-standing reputation in the fast food industry. With over 60 years of history, the company has built a strong foundation as a place where hardworking individuals can launch and build rewarding careers. Church's Chicken focuses on providing quality food products made with care and commitment, creating an environment where employees can thrive by serving others. The restaurant emphasizes a friendly, fast-paced workplace filled with opportunities for personal growth and professional development. The establishment operates under strict operational guidelines that uphold high standards in food preparation, safety, and cleanliness, ensuring customers receive consistent quality every time they visit. Church's Chicken also proudly maintains an equal employment opportunity policy that guarantees fair hiring and employment practices without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Joining Church's Chicken means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in customers' lives through excellent food and exemplary service.

The role of Cook at Church's Chicken is a critical position that supports the restaurant's mission by preparing and cooking food items in accordance with detailed instructions and standardized procedures outlined in the Church's Operating Standards Manual (OSM). Reporting directly to the Restaurant General Manager and working within the Field Operations department, the Cook is responsible for ensuring all food products meet specific quality standards and consistency to uphold the company's reputation. Key daily functions include setting up cooking stations, preparing batter mixes, cooking food products as directed, and maintaining fryers through processes like filtering and cleaning. Additionally, the Cook monitors equipment for any malfunctions and communicates issues immediately to management to avoid disruptions in service. Maintaining a clean and organized workspace is essential, achieved by following clean-as-you-go practices and adhering strictly to all sanitation and safety protocols. This position also demands considerable physical effort, including frequent lifting of food and supply items (up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally), prolonged standing and walking on hard floors, occasional climbing to retrieve stock, and pushing or pulling heavy kitchen equipment like batter tables and filter machines. Excellent communication skills are needed to interact efficiently with team members and management to support smooth kitchen operations. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, team-focused environment where quality, safety, and operational excellence are top priorities. The Cook position at Church's Chicken offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation to contribute meaningfully while advancing their career in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in a cooking or food preparation role preferred
  • Ability to stand and/or walk on hard floors for long periods
  • Capability to lift frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
  • Willingness to use safety equipment and follow safety protocols
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Physical ability to lift medium to heavy weights and stand for long periods
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Job Duties

  • Set up the batter table collect all necessary smallwares and prepare batter mix
  • Ensure that call sheets are complete posted and used
  • Check all equipment and immediately report any malfunctions within the area to the Manager in Charge
  • Color balance fryers and add sufficient shortening to maintain proper shortening level
  • Filter and clean all fryers at designated times following safety guidelines including use of safety equipment
  • Pan sufficient chicken for operational needs
  • Prepare and cook all food product as directed by the Manager in Charge
  • Ensure all food product meets specifications procedures and quality standards stated in the SOM including strict observance of designated holding times
  • Maintain a clean work area by practicing clean-as-you-go and following sanitation and safety guidelines
  • Verify all necessary product and supplies are stocked and available at the batter area
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cooler
  • Perform all other tasks as assigned by the Manager in Charge of Shift

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