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Chick-fil-A Cook

Now Hiring Cooks – Immediate Openings


Do you take pride in preparing great food the right way—every time? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and teamwork?

Join Chick-fil-A Smithfield as a Cook and become an essential part of our team. In this role, you’ll prepare and cook menu items to Chick-fil-A standards while working alongside leaders and teammates who value excellence, hustle, and intentional growth.


Position Details

  • Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
  • Flexible scheduling for day and/or night shifts
  • Available shifts:

Opening: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Mid: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Closing: 2:00 PM – Close or 4:00 PM – Close

  • Must be 16 years or older
  • Seasonal positions not available at this time



Cook Requirements:

  • Dependable, consistent, and detail-oriented team members
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, or weekends
  • Ability to lift and carry 15–50 lbs as needed
  • Previous kitchen or cooking experience preferred, but not required—we train the right people


Cook Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, and assemble Chick-fil-A menu items efficiently and accurately
  • Follow all recipes, portion standards, and food safety guidelines
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety in the kitchen
  • Communicate effectively with leaders and teammates during peak business times
  • Complete assigned tasks with urgency and attention to detail
  • Stay trained and up to date on new menu items and procedures
  • Identify and report equipment or maintenance issues promptly


Why You'll Love Working Here!

  • A positive, supportive, and purpose-driven work environment
  • Closed on Sundays—always
  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible scheduling and paid time off (for eligible team members)
  • Hands-on learning from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
  • Clear opportunities for growth, leadership, and development
  • Scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000–$25,000
  • Employee meal discount while working
  • 401(k) contributions and PTO for eligible team members


Incredible Benefits

  • Free College Tuition

Accredited virtual 2-year, 4-year, and MBA degree programs through our partnership with Point University

  • 100% Free Virtual Healthcare

For team members and their household

  • Ongoing training, mentorship and intentional growth opportunities


Location:


Chick-fil-A Smithfield

1300 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC


Apply today and become part of a team that values excellence, growth, and serving others well.

Work schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Monday to Friday
  • Holidays
  • Overtime

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Chick-fil-A - Smithfield-Selma

216 Endurance Wy, Selma, NC, 27576
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This job posting is for an opportunity at a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant business independently owned and operated by a local franchised Operator. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will only be submitted to the Operator. Chick-fil-A, Inc. will not receive a copy of your employment application and will not be involved in any decisions regarding whether to hire you. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Operator’s restaurant business will be your employer, not Chick-fil-A, Inc., and that the Operator is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling and supervision.