Back of House Team Member / Cook - Night Shift

Chick-fil-A; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free college

Healthcare benefits

Food discount

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

401(k) matching

Referral program

Career advancement

Leadership pay scale

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Cox Road in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Kitchen Team Member for Night Shift. You’ll help prepare high-quality food, work with a supportive team, and develop skills in teamwork, food safety, communication, organization, and leadership.

Pay ranges from $11 to $16 per hour with part-time or full-time schedules (roughly 20–40 hours weekly). Evening availability Monday–Saturday is required, with Sundays closed, and paid training plus growth opportunities await you.

Qualifications

• Develop teamwork, food safety, communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Paid training provided to help you learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble Chick-fil-A menu items according to quality standards.
• Follow food-safety, cleanliness, and sanitation procedures.
• Work in breading, cooking, food preparation, assembly, and support positions.
• Prepare orders accurately and efficiently during busy dinner periods.
• Stock ingredients and keep work areas organized throughout the shift.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment after receiving proper training.
• Communicate clearly and support your teammates.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, surfaces, and work areas.
• Complete stocking, dishwashing, food-storage, and closing responsibilities.
• Help prepare the kitchen for a successful opening the following morning.
• Follow Chick-fil-A standards for food quality, accuracy, speed, and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Job description

Kitchen Team Member – Night Shift

Chick-fil-A Cox Road | Gastonia, NC

Are you looking for an evening job where you can build real skills, work with a supportive team, and grow as a leader? Join Chick-fil-A Cox Road as a Kitchen Team Member.

You’ll help prepare the high-quality food our guests expect while developing valuable skills in teamwork, food safety, communication, organization, and leadership.

Pay:$11–$16 per hour

Schedule:Part-time or full-time, approximately 20–40 hours per week

Evening availability needed:Monday–Saturday

Location:424 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC

Closed every Sunday

What We Offer

• Free college opportunities for Team Members
• Healthcare benefits for Team Members
• Up to $11.50 toward food during each scheduled break
• 50% off food when visiting as a customer
• Flexible scheduling within the availability required for this position
• Paid training and ongoing development
• 401(k) matching for eligible Team Members
• A $250 referral program
• Clear opportunities to advance into Trainer and leadership roles
• Trainers and upper-level leaders earn between $17.50 and $30 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and assemble Chick-fil-A menu items according to quality standards
• Follow food-safety, cleanliness, and sanitation procedures
• Work in breading, cooking, food preparation, assembly, and support positions
• Prepare orders accurately and efficiently during busy dinner periods
• Stock ingredients and keep work areas organized throughout the shift
• Safely operate kitchen equipment after receiving proper training
• Communicate clearly and support your teammates
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, surfaces, and work areas
• Complete stocking, dishwashing, food-storage, and closing responsibilities
• Help prepare the kitchen for a successful opening the following morning
• Follow Chick-fil-A standards for food quality, accuracy, speed, and safety

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Are dependable and arrive ready to contribute
• Enjoy working with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Respond positively to coaching and feedback
• Pay attention to details and take pride in doing things correctly
• Care about food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Are willing to learn and help wherever the team needs you
• Can remain active and on your feet throughout the shift
• Are comfortable working around heat and kitchen equipment
• Are willing to contribute fully to cleaning and closing responsibilities
• Can maintain urgency and attention to detail at the end of the night

Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is helpful but not required. We provide paid training and support you as you learn.

Availability Requirement

Applicants for this Night Shift position must be consistently available from4:00 p.m. through closing three to five times per week.

More Than Just a Job

At Chick-fil-A Cox Road, we want Team Members to gain skills that will serve them wherever their future takes them. For those interested in growing with us, we offer training and a clear pathway toward greater responsibility and leadership.

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.