KKC Food Specialist

Summary: The Krispy Krunchy Chicken TM (KKC) Food Specialist reports to the Food Service Category Manager. The

KKC Food Specialist is responsible for all aspects of KKC food offerings, including preparing and cooking food products in

a timely, clean and orderly manner according to established specifications and procedures and for adhering to all safety

and cleanliness standards as well as training new and existing KKC employees.

Essential Sales Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Excellent Customer Service Skills in all interactions and ensure that all food offerings are available for customer purchase at assigned times.
• Follow all standard kitchen procedures and preparation methods as described by management and KKC.
• Maintain par level sheets to ensure successive shifts are prepared upon arrival.
• Pan sufficient chicken for operational needs and prepare batter mix.
• Manage food costs by accurately weighing and measuring ingredients according to established recipes.
• Set up the batter cart, fryers, and chicken holding cabinet and collect all necessary small wares.
• Prepare and cook all Food products as dictated by the needs of the business and the direction of management and use fryers with shortening at 340-360 degrees F.
• Ensure all food product meets specifications, procedures and quality standards, including strict observance of designated holding times and temperatures.
• Return batter and chicken to the cooler when finished cooking.
• Code dates and rotate each product using the first in, first out (FIFO) method of rotation on all products including freezer, cooler, dry, prepared, etc.
• Maintain sufficient shortening to ensure proper shortening levels.
• Effectively communicate with staff and management on current food levels and preparation lists.
• Filter and clean all fryers at the designated times while following ALL guidelines of safety (including the use of provided safety equipment)
• Maintain a clean work area by practicing the 'clean-as-you-go' practice, while following all of the company and state mandated guidelines/procedures of sanitation and safety.
• Ensure floors remain free of obstacles, debris, and are kept dry.
• Verify all necessary products and supplies are stocked and available at the batter area.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cooler.
• Ensure dish sink is set up to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
• Properly label all items and manage spoiled and expired product.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.