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Kitchen Team Member

This location requires you to be at least 18 years of age

At Chick-fil-A, we believe in more than just serving great food—we believe in serving people with excellence and care. Our team is built on the core values of Servant Heart, Grit, and Integrity, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who embody these values to join our Heart of House team. As a Heart of House Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring our guests receive high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner. You will work behind the scenes to prepare, cook, and assemble meals with precision while maintaining Chick-fil-A’s high standards for cleanliness, safety, and teamwork.


Position Type:

  • Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

  • A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
  • Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
  • Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
  • Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
  • Scholarship opportunities up to $2,500 per year
  • Competitive pay
  • Meal allowance

Our Full-time Team Member Benefits:

  • Includes all Team Member Benefits
  • Starting pay $17.50 per hour
  • $250 Education Assistance per semester
  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Career advancement & Management
  • 401K and 401K matching


Heart of House Team Member Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards
  • Be knowledgeable of the assignments for all kitchen stations, including fries, breading, assembling, boards, and food prep
  • Stock kitchen inventory as needed
  • Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times
  • Keep up-to-date with new products rolled out by Chick-fil-A
  • Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to Leadership
  • Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training and stay up-to-date on any changes
  • Complete all opening or closing tasks as assigned
  • Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Must demonstrate a strong servant heart, grit, and integrity.
  • Must be dependable, punctual, and committed to scheduled shifts.
  • Must be able to follow Chick-fil-A food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
  • Must be able to accurately follow recipes, procedures, and food preparation standards.
  • Must maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
  • Must demonstrate attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
  • Must be willing to receive coaching, training, and constructive feedback.
  • Must communicate effectively and respectfully with leaders and fellow team members.
  • Must work well as part of a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Must be able to safely use kitchen equipment after appropriate training.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • Must be able to safely lift, carry, and move items commonly used in kitchen operations.
  • Must follow all company policies and procedures, including Food Safety 5 and workplace expectations.
  • Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
  • Must be willing to work varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.


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

  • Weekend availability
  • Monday to Friday
  • Day shift
  • Night shift

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Other

Chick-fil-A - Newport Centre

30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ, 07310
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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.