Description:
Ready to fire up your culinary skills and become a key ingredient in a successful kitchen? KBP Foods is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our KFC team as Restaurant Cooks! If you have a passion for preparing delicious food and thrive in a fast-paced environment, your opportunity to shine starts here.
What's cooking for you:
- Comprehensive paid training to set you up for success in the kitchen.
- Enjoy a free meal during your shift and an employee discount at our KFC locations.
- Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with accrued paid time off (PTO).
- Advance your education with free GED programs, college scholarships, and tuition-free online courses.
- Exclusive employee perks, including discounts on cell phone services, a Saving Match Program, and support through our Employee Assistance Program (KBP Cares).
- Real opportunities for career advancement through our dedicated training programs and personalized coaching to help you grow your culinary and professional abilities.
What you'll bring to the table:
- While prior experience isn't mandatory, it's a plus if you have background in cooking, food handling, basic math, adhering to safety standards, and working in a fast-food or restaurant setting.
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the demands of the restaurant.
- Physical stamina to lift, carry, stack, push, or pull heavier items, stand and walk for extended periods, and move comfortably within the kitchen space while safely operating cooking equipment.
What KBP brings to your career:
As part of KBP Brands, KBP Foods is a leading and growing restaurant franchise committed to fostering an exceptional workplace, delivering great food, and providing strong ownership opportunities. We value individuals who align with our core principles and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB+), career growth, and cultivating a positive and supportive culture.
- We've expanded to over 1,000 restaurants in just two decades, demonstrating our stability and growth.
- Opportunities are available across 32 states, offering diverse locations and experiences.
- Over half of our store leadership team has been promoted from within in the past year, highlighting our commitment to internal advancement.
If you're seeking a dynamic and growing company that offers significant opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth, then a career as a Restaurant Cook with KBP Brands is the perfect recipe for your success.
Additional Ingredients:
Restaurant Cook compensation is determined by your skills and experience. The specific pay will vary based on your qualifications, experience level, the restaurant's location, and other legally permissible factors, all of which will be discussed with you during the hiring process.
The typical starting pay ranges for new Restaurant Cook hires in different states and cities are as follows:
- Salary range: $8.00 to $18.00 per hour for all other geographic areas not listed below
- State of Maryland: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
- State of New York: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
- New York City: $16.00 to $17.00 per hour
- Cincinnati, OH: $10.45 to $15.00 per hour
- Toledo, OH: $11.00 to $14.00 per hour