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CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS?

Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud…

The kitchen is where our Cooks freshly prepare and cook our famous chicken, just as the colonel intended. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. As a Cook in our Back of House Kitchen, you’ll freshly prepare our famous chicken. It’s over to you to make sure our product is Gold Standard and finger lickin’ good for our guests, every time.

WHO WE ARE

Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too).

OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE

We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do.

That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now- there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…

Welcome to KFC.
Home of the real ones.

We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago.

People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere.

If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you.

Because that makes us, us.

Job Location Details

Killingworth, United Kingdom, NE12 6HA
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We can make your future happen

We don't just look after customers. We look after our people, too. Whatever future you're building, we're here to make it happen.

When life gets real, we know that support, care, and flexible shifts at work are what keep us all moving. And that’s exactly what you’ll find in our restaurants. Studying on the side? We'll make it work. Got kids? They're part of the family, right. Training to be the next Marcus Rashford? Yep, we believe in big dreams, too. Or are you looking for a career path that could lead you to a role in our Restaurant Support Centre? Don’t worry - we’ve got you.

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Discover our business

  • Championing Potential at KFC.

    At KFC, we are the originals. Real ones bringing their authentic selves to work every day. No matter who you are, where you're from, or what makes you unique - there's a place for you at the Colonel's table. 

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  • Buckets of opportunity.

    Think we’re just a chicken shop. Think again. At KFC we’re serious about helping you discover your potential. We don’t hire staff. We hire Team Members. Real people, building real careers, in a real community. And it begins right here.

    Find out more

Perks, rewards and benefits.

We do things our own way here. And that includes the way we reward you for bringing the graft. And the laughs, too.

Some of our restaurants are part of our Equity business and others are owned by our Franchise partners. That means the perks we offer might look a little different from one location to another.

Here’s what the real deal could look like for you.

Discover our full range of benefits
  • Onsi app and benefits

    Get exclusive rates on accident and life insurance, plus retail discounts, savings accounts, mental health support and loads more.

  • Pension Scheme

    We'll auto-enroll you in our pension scheme so your future’s sorted from day one.

  • 25% KFC discount

    Big discounts on your finger lickin' favorites.

  • Discounted gym membership

    Stay strong with up to 25% off gym membership, up to 50% off home workouts and up to 70% off home and lifestyle purchases.

  • Full employee assistance programme

    Lots of well supported wellbeing services including mental health support, legal advice and more for you and your family.

  • Free mortgage advice

    We can help you get on - or climb up - the property ladder.

  • I'm so happy that I've got such a good Manager at KFC to support me. I've grown in my career, and as a person.

    Ankita

    Team Member

  • We're such a close, tight-knit family. We can always rely on one another and it's just a great environment.

    Megan

    Team Member

  • Everybody is so friendly. In the 24 years i've been here I've never regretted a single moment.

    Kelly

    Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Our Recruitment Process

Understanding the recruitment process in our restaurants. 

You can also get some Hints and Tips from our team to understand our process here.

  • Your Application

    Hit the apply button and we’ll send you confirmation that we've received your CV. We'll be in touch shortly afterwards with next steps.

  • A Quick Chat

    We will call you for an informal chat. This is about getting to know each other a little bit more, and talking through the role in more detail.

  • Your Interviews

    After a successful first chat, you’ll get to meet the manager you’ll work with. We'll tell you where to head for your interview, and how to check in when you arrive at the restaurant.

  • Join The Real Ones - Congrats!

    You’re the best! We’ll ask you to complete an online RTW check, then we’ll send your formal offer and benefits calculation via email. We’ll also need some details from you so we can order your uniform. Finally, we’ll write to you with an official offer, more info on who you’ll report to, and your contract.

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