Work in a Kitchen That Runs with Excellence
Chick-fil-A West Sanford is locally owned and operated in Sanford, Florida. Our kitchen is the engine of our business. We operate with high standards, strong teamwork, and a commitment to food quality and safety. We are building a back-of-house team that takes pride in precision, speed, and consistency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow in responsibility and leadership, this is the place for you.
We are closed on Sundays, so every team member has a guaranteed day off each week.
Position Overview
As a Kitchen Team Member, you will prepare and assemble food safely, accurately, and efficiently in a high-volume quick-service environment. You will work closely with fellow team members to maintain food quality, speed of service, and operational excellence.
No experience required — we provide structured, paid training.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare chicken, sandwiches, and other menu items to Chick-fil-A standards
- Follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all prep and cooking areas
- Manage ticket flow during high-volume meal periods
- Restock and rotate inventory properly
- Communicate clearly with front-of-house team members
Schedule & Availability
- Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
- Part-Time (15–29 hours/week)
- Morning prep shifts available (as early as 5:30 AM)
- Afternoon and closing shifts available
- Friday and Saturday availability preferred
- Closed every Sunday
Consistent availability and reliability are highly valued.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Pay
- $15.00 – $19.00 per hour based on availability, role, and experience
- Clear advancement opportunities
Benefits for Eligible Team Members
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Scholarship opportunities through Chick-fil-A’s Remarkable Futures program
- Paid training and leadership development
Additional Perks
- Meal benefits during shifts
- Stable, year-round employment
- Leadership pathway for high performers
- Structured performance expectations
Who We’re Looking For
Required
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work with urgency and attention to detail
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Preferred
- Previous kitchen or food preparation experience
- Open availability
- Interest in long-term growth
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for 8+ hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to perform repetitive motions
Growth Path
High-performing Kitchen Team Members have opportunities to advance into:
- Trainer
- Shift Leader
- Kitchen Leader
- Senior Leadership roles
We intentionally develop leaders from within.
If you are dependable, hardworking, and take pride in doing things the right way — we want to meet you.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other