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Overview

We sell the world’s best chicken and have done so for years — since 1939. We proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing our grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky.

People who are original, individual and fresh come to work to be themselves and to make something of themselves. We build our own community as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones we’re in.

Ambition grows here. 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.

Sounds good? Here’s more about the job.

You’ll be the engine of the kitchen — prepping, cooking, and serving up our legendary chicken with pride and precision. It’s fast, hands-on, and all about bringing the flavour while backing your team every step of the way.

• Own the kitchen. You’ll be the heart of the hustle — prepping, cooking, and serving up our famous chicken to perfection.
• Stick to the standards. You’ll follow our prep and cooking processes to the letter, keeping it safe, clean, and tasty.
• Keep it fresh. Quality matters. You’ll make sure every piece is hot, crisp, and finger lickin’ good.

• Love for good food. You care about cooking it right and serving it hot—every time.
• Can-do attitude. You show up, step up, and keep the momentum going.
• Pace and precision. Fast hands, sharp focus, and you don’t cut corners.

We hire people with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective. At KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us.

We’ll invest in your potential, and we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever you are.

We offer benefits that make your life easier, because we know the juggle is real.

• Pay rate:
• Take the first step toward a rewarding leadership career.
• Free food and drink on shift
• 25% staff discount

Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work. We’re here to support you in being yourself, whether you work with us or are trying to.

Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t — we’d still love to hear from you.