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Cook - Restaurant 204608 - 2450 East South Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Church's Chicken is a well-established quick service restaurant chain with over 60 years of experience serving delicious comfort food to communities across the nation. Known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Church's Chicken offers a vibrant and fast-paced work environment where employees have the opportunity to thrive professionally while making a real difference in people's lives through exceptional food and service. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards in food preparation, safety, and operational excellence, providing team members with comprehensive training and support. At Church's Chicken, diversity and inclusion are embraced, and the company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful workplace for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The Cook position at Church's Chicken plays a critical role in ensuring that all food products are prepared and cooked according to the high standards outlined in the Church's Operating Standards Manual (OSM). Reporting directly to the Restaurant General Manager and working under the department of Field Operations, the Cook is responsible for managing the fryers, preparing batter mixes, and cooking food products efficiently while adhering to safety and sanitation protocols. The role requires a keen eye for detail to ensure food quality, proper holding times, and compliance with all operational procedures. The Cook also maintains a clean and organized work area, practices safe cooking methods, and assists with inventory management and stock replenishment.

This role is physically demanding, requiring medium to heavy lifting up to 75 pounds, continuous standing and walking for extended periods, and frequent movement of equipment and supplies within the kitchen and restaurant premises. The ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and communicate effectively with management and other team members. Church's Chicken provides a supportive work environment where team members are encouraged to develop their culinary and operational skills while contributing to a lively and customer-focused dining experience. This employment opportunity offers a rewarding career path in the fast-food industry with a company dedicated to employee growth and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous cooking experience in a fast-paced food service environment
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently
  • ability to stand and walk for up to eight hours
  • ability to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous cooking experience in a fast-paced food service environment preferred
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
  • strong attention to detail
  • ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • good communication skills
  • ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • ability to lift medium to heavy weights
  • basic math skills for measuring ingredients

Job Duties

  • Sets up the batter table, collects all necessary smallwares, and prepares batter mix
  • ensures that call sheets are complete, posted and used
  • checks all equipment and immediately reports any malfunctions within the area to the Manager in Charge
  • color balances fryers and adds sufficient shortening so that the proper shortening level can be maintained
  • filters and cleans all fryers at the designated times while following all guidelines of safety including use of provided safety equipment
  • pans sufficient chicken for operational needs
  • prepares and cooks all food product as dictated by the needs of the business and at the direction of the Manager in Charge
  • ensures that all food product meets the specifications, procedures and quality standards at stated in the SOM, including strict observance of designated holding times
  • maintains a clean work area by practicing clean-as-you-go practices while following all of the guidelines/procedures of sanitation and safety
  • verifies all necessary product and supplies are stocked and available at the batter area
  • maintains organization and cleanliness of the cooler
  • perform all other tasks as assigned by Manager in Charge of Shift

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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