As a Breader (Back of House Team Member) at Chick-fil-A, you play a vital role in delivering high-quality, delicious chicken to our guests. You will be responsible for preparing and breading our signature hand-breaded chicken according to Chick-fil-A’s exacting food safety and quality standards. Your work helps ensure every guest receives the freshest, best-tasting food possible.
Schedule and Availability
Candidate should be available to work between the hours of 11am to 11pm Monday through Saturday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bread chicken according to Chick-fil-A’s recipes and procedures
- Monitor product quality, freshness, and temperature at every stage of preparation
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area
- Ensure proper food safety, hygiene, and storage procedures are followed
- Communicate with kitchen team and leadership to maintain workflow and product levels
- Track and manage product rotation to reduce waste
- Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing inventory
- Support the back-of-house team as needed in other prep or cooking roles
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to follow recipes, safety procedures, and operational guidelines precisely
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred but not required
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
- Commitment to Chick-fil-A’s values of hospitality, integrity, and excellence.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., catering trays, product boxes).
- Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and reaching overhead.
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in hot or cold conditions (such as kitchen, walk-in cooler/freezer, or outside).
Benefits of for All Team Members:
- Flexible schedule to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Exclusive employee discounts on delicious Chick-fil-A meals!
- Scholarships
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
Benefits of for Full Time Team Members:
- Paid time off to recharge and relax.
- Health and life insurance for your peace of mind.
- 401k with matching contributions to secure your future.
Location: Jefferson and Buchanan 12839 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608, USA
Work schedule
- Night shift
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount