Test Kitchen & Engineering Operations Coordinator

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Coordinator managing readiness of KFC Global Test Kitchen and engineering workspace. Ensuring a safe, sanitary environment and facilitating product evaluations and development work.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $47,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day readiness of the KFC Global Test Kitchen and adjacent engineering workspace by maintaining a safe, sanitary, audit-ready environment and ensuring equipment, smallwares, and ingredients are available, functional, and properly stored.
Enable on-time product evaluations, demos, and development work through disciplined execution of food safety, allergen controls, inventory rotation, and timely escalation of maintenance or supply risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience in a restaurant, catering or food preparation environment
Experience with commercial kitchen equipment and sanitation practices preferred
Strong understanding of food safety and cleanliness standards (ServSafe certification preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and handle kitchen equipment safely
Positive team-oriented mindset and effective communication skills
Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time and move freely
High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to innovate within a global brand and make a significant impact.
Collaborative, fast-paced work environment with a focus on professional growth and development.

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial kitchen equipmentsanitation practicesfood safetyallergen controlsinventory rotation

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsability to manage multiple tasksteam-oriented mindseteffective communication

Certifications

ServSafe certification