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Prep Team Member

Rate of pay$13 - 16 per hour

Chick-fil-A -Prep Team Member


We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Prep Team Member to join our kitchen team! This position plays a critical role in food preparation, focusing on making salads, wraps, fruit cups, and prepping fresh ingredients like lettuce and produce. You will also support the team by assisting with catering trays for large orders and events.


Position Type:

  • Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
  • Flexible scheduling for day and/or night shifts
  • Shifts Available: Opening: 5:30am-2pm, Mid: 8am-5pm & Closing: 2pm-Close

(We are currently not hiring seasonal team members. Must be 18 or older.)


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare salads, wraps, fruit cups, and other cold prep items accurately and efficiently
  • Wash, chop, and pre-portion lettuce and fresh produce for daily use
  • Assist with building and arranging catering trays and packaging bulk catering orders
  • Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness in the prep area
  • Label, date, and store prepped items correctly
  • Rotate product to ensure freshness and minimize waste
  • Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards
  • Work closely with leaders and team members to ensure prep is completed ahead of peak business times
  • Support restocking prep supplies and keeping the prep area organized and well maintained


Qualifications:

  • Prior kitchen or food prep experience (preferred but not required)
  • Must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 pounds, and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent food safety and cleanliness habits

Rewards:

  • Fun work environment with the opportunity to positively influence others
  • Flexible scheduling and closed on Sundays
  • Learning and development from experienced leaders
  • Intentional growth opportunities and scholarship programs
  • Competitive pay and access to medical care benefits

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Sundays off
  • Scholarship opportunities $1,000-$25,000
  • Employee food discount while working
  • 401(k) contribution for eligible team members
  • PTO for eligible team members
  • 100% Free Virtual Healthcare for team members and their household


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

Chick-fil-A - Smithfield

1300 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC, 27577
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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.