Team Member
KFC
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Respectful managers
- Uninterrupted breaks
About KFC
KFC is a fast food restaurant chain.
Job description from KFC
ROLE SUMMARY
Key Responsibilities (what TMs do) Step Change Thinker Needs little guidance in solving problems
Know How Builder Trains on their core position using the Learning Zone
People Grower Role models How We Win Together (HWWT²) and Achieving Breakthrough Results (ABR) culture within their restaurant Demonstrates take the hill teamwork with fellow team members by helping others when they need it Believes in all people by treating others fairly and with respect Recognizes others for a job well done Demonstrates positive energy at all times
Team Member (CONTINUED) Key Responsibilities (continued) Action Driver Role models customer mania and has a passion for winning by following standards: CHAMPS, CFF (Cleanliness, Friendliness, Food) and executing BLAST (Believe, Listen, Apologize , Satisfy, Thank) Greets each customer with a smile Creates a winning experience for every customer Goes for breakthrough results by suggestive selling Knows restaurant and shift goals and works to achieve them every day Follows food & safety procedures and reports any issues to the Manager on Duty and/or RGM
Intentionality to Lead Focuses on achieving excellence in current role as a foundation for bigger responsibilities
Other Requirements: Arrive at work on time Flexible scheduling Follows procedures regarding operation of restaurant equipment (including fryers, ovens, etc.) Able to lift up to 25 lbs and carry up to 30 feet Able to push/pull up to 90 lbs up to 30 feet Able to stand and walk for a majority of work shift Follows KFC cash handling safety and security procedures Adheres to KFC and City/State/United States safety requirements Knowledge of and compliance with KFC's Human Resources policies and processes
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do team members at KFC get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does KFC give team members paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do team members at KFC do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
87% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do team members find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 91% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do team members at KFC worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
58% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do team members at KFC get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
41% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for team members at KFC to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for team members to get time off at KFC?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules can get changed at the last minute
Do KFC managers change team members schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
54% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for team members to take sick leave at KFC?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Okay
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Only some students say it’s good
Is team members at KFC job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
41% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Part-timers don’t get paid time off
Do part-time team members get paid time off at KFC?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
How we know this
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time offBased on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours."
Needs improving
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People don’t get paid time off
Do team members get paid time off at KFC?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do team members at KFC feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do team members at KFC get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for team members to work at KFC?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do team members at KFC enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
56% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do team members at KFC recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do team members get enough training when they start at KFC?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Okay
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Only some people get support to advance
Do team members get support to advance at KFC?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do team members think KFC’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do team members feel well informed about how KFC is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
61% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What KFC employees say about their job
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Best thing
I get to meet new people and have new responsibilities to understand how to work at KFC
Worst thing
Not a big break time most restaurants give you 20 minutes I've only got like 5 to 10 minutes eat go to the bathroom and go back to work when I did my interview I was able to see that the janitorial worker missed a lot of paper and particles on the floor and they just started mopping without sweeping
Janitorial worker at KFC, June 2025
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Best thing
It's easy
Worst thing
I get called in all the time or asked to pull doubles
Prep at KFC, May 2025
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