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Prep Team Member

Chick-fil-A Prep Team Member (Kitchen / Cold Prep)


Now Hiring: Dependable, Detail-Oriented Prep Team Members

Behind every great Chick-fil-A meal is a strong prep team—and we’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join ours! As a Prep Team Member, you’ll play a key role in preparing fresh ingredients and menu items that our guests love, including salads, wraps, fruit cups, and catering trays.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in doing things the right way, and love being part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you.


Position Details

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

Opening: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Mid: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closing: 2:00 PM – Close

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Seasonal positions not available at this time


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare salads, wraps, fruit cups, and other cold prep items with accuracy and efficiency
  • Wash, chop, and portion fresh lettuce and produce daily
  • Assist with assembling and packaging catering trays and large catering orders
  • Label, date, store, and rotate products to ensure freshness and quality
  • Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
  • Follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines
  • Work closely with leaders and teammates to complete prep before peak business times
  • Restock prep supplies and keep the prep area clean and well-maintained


What We’re Looking For

  • Kitchen or food prep experience preferred, but not required—we’re happy to train the right person
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and consistency
  • Dependable, punctual, and ready to contribute to a positive team culture


Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • A positive, purpose-driven work environment
  • Closed on Sundays—guaranteed
  • Flexible scheduling and paid time off (for eligible team members)
  • Competitive pay
  • Hands-on learning from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
  • Clear paths for growth, leadership, and personal 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


Keywords for Search:


Food prep, salad maker, fruit prep, wrap station, catering prep, kitchen prep, cold prep, lettuce prep, kitchen assistant, catering trays, food production, food handler

Work schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Holidays
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • 8 hour shift

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • 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.