Back of House Team Member

Chick-fil-A; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling (and closed on all

Sunday

Free Meal Every Shift (Up to $12.50)

50% Discount (up to $50 total discount

Scholarship opportunities

A fun work environment

Intentional growth and development

Learning first-hand from Leaders

Paid Time Off (for Full-Time employees

Health Insurance Stipend (After 1 year

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley in Knoxville, TN is hiring Team Members to deliver signature Chick-fil-A service with speed and care. The role supports both back-of-house and front-of-house tasks in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Openings include full-time and part-time positions with competitive pay and benefits. The company emphasizes growth, leadership development, and positive teamwork in a locally owned restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or older to apply
• Able to stand for long periods
• Willing to work a flexible schedule
• Experience in fast-paced customer service environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Stock kitchen inventory as needed
• Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times
• Communicate effectively with other Team Members

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

At Chick-fil-A, Team Members are the foundation of everything we do in the restaurant! The excellent service and CARE that we provide isn’t possible without the hard work of all of our Team Members. Team Members are responsible for providing an exceptional dining experience for everyone they serve each day and for ensuring all guests receive signature Chick-fil-A service and food.

At Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley, we aspire to be the most caring business in Knox County, not only for our customers, but for Team Members as well. Team Members are selected because they have attributes that we believe will help us achieve our mission, which is “To show a level of care for our team members, guests, and vendors in an authentic way that isn’t replicated elsewhere”. For those who are eager to grow in a fast-paced, friendly, and purpose-driven environment, Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley is the place for you.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Free Meal Every Shift (Up to $12.50 retail)
• 50% Discount (up to $50 total discount)
• Scholarship opportunities
• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Learning first‑hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Paid Time Off (for Full-Time employees)
• Health Insurance Stipend (After 1 year of employment for full‑time employees)
• 401k (After 1 year of employment, also must be 20 years of age and have worked at least 1000 hours within the previous year)

Back of House Team Member Characteristics:

Back of House Team Members are the heart of Chick-fil-A restaurants, preparing all of our menu items with speed and accuracy, while adhering to all food safety requirements to ensure that our guests receive the delicious food that they have come to expect from Chick-fil-A. The characteristics we are looking for in a great Back of House Team Member include the following:

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant
• Consistency and reliability
• Detail‑oriented
• Cheerful and positive attitude
• Be team‑oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic
• Interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Loves serving and helping others

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Become 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
• Communicate effectively with other Team Members
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Multitask quickly, yet thoroughly
• Work on their feet for several hours at a time
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
• Have the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be 16 or older to apply

Compensation:

• 16-17 yr olds not able to work past 10pm: starting at $12.40/hour
• Part time including minors with closing availability (Less than 30hr/week): starting at $13/hour
• Full Time (More than 30hr/week): starting at $15+/hour

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people‑focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.