The Opening Kitchen Team Member role is a unique opportunity that provides you with the ability to contribute to a high-performing team on a consistent schedule every day. Each morning at 05:30am, these Team Members arrive at the restaurant to put away inventory, start up equipment, and prepare the restaurant for breakfast/lunch service. This is a fast-paced environment that requires excellent communication and the ability to multi-task. You will have the unbelievable opportunity to learn from our experienced Kitchen Managers, Operations Directors, and a local Owner/Operator that is committed to working full-time in the restaurant. This role will develop you quickly, and historically, many of our opening Team Members have leveraged this development into a rapid promotion to Shift Lead or Manager!
The pay range for this role varies based on a number of factors, including full-time vs. part-time status, relevant experience, and availability.
Position Type:
- Full-time or Part-time (05:30am - 1:00pm schedule)
Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive pay
- Free break meal during each shift worked
- Free online college degree programs through University of the Cumberlands (120 different associate, bachelor's, and master's programs)
- Additional scholarship opportunities through Chick-fil-A's Remarkable Futures Scholarship Program
- A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
- Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
Opening Kitchen Team Member Responsibilities:
- Put away and rotate all delivered inventory items using FIFO (first in first out)
- Develop and maintain proficiency with all kitchen equipment to enable a successful start-up each morning
- Set up each station in the kitchen to prepare for service not later that 06:25am
- Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards
- Demonstrate proficiency in all opening positions (rotation, breading, food prep, food assembly, inventory receipt, etc.)
- Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times to facilitate the accomplishment of our food safety goals
- Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to Leadership
- Maintain professional knowledge and pursue continuous growth by completing in-house training
- Complete all opening tasks as assigned by kitchen managers and the restaurant's senior leadership team
- Adhere to all Chick-fil-A policies and dress code at all times
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Reliable transportation
- Selfless and positive attitude
- Loves serving and helping others
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask
- Works well independently and in a team environment
- Have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
- Have the ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to pass a background check
Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners
who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own
content and policies.
Work schedule
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Employee discount
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance