A FORMER worker at a KFC restaurant in Renfrewshire has raised concerns over “poor” working conditions.

Bridge of Weir man Matthew Cameron claims the welfare of staff at the popular fast food branch at the Phoenix Leisure Park, on the outskirts of Paisley, has been put at risk.

He left his job as a cook in August, shortly after a dispute over flooding in the kitchen area of the busy eatery.

Matthew, a former pupil at Gryffe High, in Houston, told The Gazette: “We were ankle-deep in water and it was leaking into electrical appliances.

“Despite the staff being in agreement that we shouldn’t have to work in these conditions, we were told to keep serving customers.

“It was dangerous, not only due to the electrical issues but also because having to move around in a high-paced environment in ankle-deep water is just asking for someone to fall and get hurt.”

Matthew, 27, also claims there were other health and safety issues that caused concerns during his six-month stint at the restaurant.

He said: “Due to flooding, material on the stairs designed to prevent staff from slipping fell off.

“One of my colleagues then fell down these stairs.”

Matthew fears other workers at the KFC branch could be injured unless improvements are made.

He added: “It just seems to me like nothing is going to be done about the working conditions until someone gets really badly hurt.”

However, in response to Matthew’s allegations, bosses at KFC said the health and safety of staff is their “top priority.”

A spokesperson added: “We work hard to maintain a good working environment under tough circumstances sometimes – like when we closed due to flooding or during busy shifts, such as Christmas, when the kitchen can become a little messy.

“That said, we always welcome feedback or concerns from current team members so we can address any ongoing issues immediately.”