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Slim Chickens Cook

3/28/2026

The cook is responsible for preparing great-tasting food by quickly breading and frying all menu items while maintaining a high level of pace and energy during peak hours. This role also requires maintaining proper oil quality through filtering and ensuring the work area is clean and adequately prepped for the shift.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Houchens Food Group (HFG) is one of the largest 100% employee-owned food & hardware retailers in the nation operating over 400 stores throughout 15 states. Based out of Bowling Green, Ky.
About the Role

Description

Our great tasting food begins with the cook. This position is critical to our success and requires specific skills from the Team Member.

  • Have an up-tempo work ethic.
  • Be able to maintain a high level of pace and energy throughout the lunch and dinner rushes.
  • Quick in-hand breading and frying all items. If a Cook is slow, the restaurant is slow and will be perceived as such by Guests.
  • Have thorough knowledge of the menu in order to read the KDS screen and immediately translate to what must be cooked.
  • Maintain proper oil quality by properly filtering the fryers.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Be able to prep the proper amount of food for any given shift.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.



Requirements

  • Desire to work in fun and friendly TEAM environment
  • High energy with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to handle pressure during peak times
  • Positive attitude and self-disciplined
  • Ability to maintain positive attitude during long busy stretches
  • Ability to lift 40lbs repeatedly
  • Able to stand for long periods of time
Key Skills
Up-tempo Work EthicHigh PaceEnergy MaintenanceQuick BreadingFryingMenu KnowledgeKDS ReadingOil FilteringWork Area CleaningFood PreparationHandling PressurePositive AttitudeSelf-DisciplineLifting 40lbsStanding for Long Periods
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityTrades
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