JOB NEWS: KFC is hiring a Cook in Gateshead on a Full-time basis.
Job Overview
Cook
Employer: KFC (part of YUM! Brands, Inc.)
Location: Felling Bypass, Gateshead NE10 0AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Working Hours: Full-time; flexible shifts are available
Closing Date: 07 September 2026
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Up to £12.71 an hour
Benefits include:
- Employee discount
- 25% KFC discount
- Company pension scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Legal advice and support for employees and families
- Accident and life insurance options
- Retail discounts and savings
- Free mortgage advice
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and serve KFC chicken
- Follow preparation and cooking processes and standards
- Maintain food safety, cleanliness and quality standards
- Ensure chicken is hot, crisp and prepared to the required standard
- Work at pace while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Support other members of the kitchen team
Requirements
- Passion for good food and cooking
- Can-do attitude and willingness to get involved
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Good focus, speed and attention to detail
- Commitment to following food preparation and safety standards
- Positive approach to teamwork
About The Role
KFC is recruiting a Cook to join its team in Gateshead, based at Felling Bypass, NE10 0AZ, on a full-time basis.
The role pays up to £12.71 per hour. The successful candidate will work in the kitchen, preparing, cooking and serving KFC’s food while maintaining the company’s required standards for quality, safety and cleanliness.
The role is hands-on and fast-paced, with the Cook expected to prepare food accurately, follow established cooking processes and ensure products are served hot and to the required standard.
KFC also highlights opportunities for employees to develop their potential and build careers within the business. Flexible shifts may be available to help employees balance work with other commitments such as studying, family life or training.
Benefits can include a pension scheme, 25% KFC discount, discounted gym membership, employee assistance and wellbeing support, retail discounts, insurance options and free mortgage advice. KFC notes that specific perks may vary depending on whether a restaurant is company-owned or operated by a franchise partner.
Source
KFC / Indeed
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