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Cook

Golden Tree Restaurants
Melissa, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

SUMMARY
Golden Operating Corporation, doing business as Golden Chick, is expanding and looking for Cooks to join our team.  We have values, vision, and a brand purpose for the future. If you would like to grow with us, then apply to be a part of our team.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sets up workstations with all needed ingredients and equipment
  • Ensures all foods are prepared according to guidelines using only approved ingredients and processes
  • Handles raw chicken in a safe manner at all times and prevents cross contamination
  • Fries and bakes chicken
  • Will work around hot oil and must closely follow all safety policies
  • Safely utilizes a variety of utensils and cooking equipment
  • Complies with established cooking methods, quality standards and food safety policies/practices
  • Follows all chemical safety guidelines
  • Discards ingredients/products that have expired or do not meet quality standards
  • Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products
  • Looks for opportunities to assist fellow team members in an enthusiastic manner
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
  • Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be 18 years of age and able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat from cooking equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees will be expected to purchase non-slip shoes due to wet, slippery floors and can purchase through the company at a discount.

Qualifications:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Less than high school education, GED or high school degree accepted.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to comprehend simple instructions.

COMPUTER SKILLS
No skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to obtain a State Food Handler certification within 60 days of hire.

ABOUT GOLDEN
Golden Chick is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the U.S. and was recognized as one of the very top brands in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Big things are planned for the little brand that started in San Marcos back in 1967. Come join our team and reach your maximum career potential. www.goldenchick.com

 

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