Breading Team

Chick-fil-A; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A in Lackawanna County is seeking a Breading Team member to hand-filet and bread chicken to Chick-fil-A standards in a fast-paced environment. You will set up the breading table, prepare the milk wash, stock ingredients, and maintain a sanitary workstation.

This role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and teamwork, with responsibilities during breakfast and lunch rushes. Requires ability to lift up to 45 lbs and to work flexible hours starting as early as 6 am.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Able to communicate with team clearly.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Adheres to food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Fileting and hand-breading chicken according to standardized recipes and procedures.
• Set up the breading table, prepare the milk wash, and keep workstation clean and sanitary.
• Stock thawing cabinets and breading table using FIFO to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Ensure all breaded products meet Chick-fil-A quality and consistency standards.
• Be the main breading presence during busy breakfast and lunchtime to meet demand.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times.

Skills

Efficiency

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Positive Attitude

Job description

A Chick-fil-A Breading Team role involves hand-fileting and breading chicken to Chick-fil-A standards in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Responsibilities include setting up the breading table, preparing the milk wash, stocking ingredients, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and ensuring product quality and consistency during busy periods. The role requires working well under pressure while adhering to food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation:Fileting and hand-breading chicken pieces according to standardized recipes and procedures.
• Station Setup & Maintenance:Setting up the breading table, preparing the milk wash, and keeping the workstation clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Inventory Management:Stocking thawing cabinets and the breading table using the "First In, First Out" (FIFO) method to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Quality Control:Ensuring all breaded products meet Chick-fil-A's quality and consistency standards, and monitoring ingredient quality.
• Efficiency During Peak Hours:Serving as the primary person responsible for breading chicken during busy breakfast and lunchtimes to meet demand.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Efficiency and Speed:Capacity to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak hours.
• Attention to Detail:Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Teamwork:Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with co-workers and leads.
• Adaptability:Willingness to learn quickly, follow instructions, and adapt to changes or new products.
• Positive Attitude:A coachable and positive demeanor is highly valued.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting our standards
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy, at all times
• Setting up Breading Table by Chick-fil-A Standards
• Preparing Milk Wash everyday
• Fileting and Breading Chicken in accordance with Lean Fileting and Lean Cooking
• Be the main person breading chicken during peak times
• Stocking Thawing Cabinets, and Breading Table using First In, First Out method
• Duties are not limited to the above tasks

ScheduleRequirements

• Available to work Monday through Saturday
• Must work at least 40 hours a week.
• Able to work as early as 6:00 am & late as 11 pm
• Must be able to close at least 4 nights a week

Important Characteristics

• Must be 18 or older
• Be able to communicate with co-workers and leads effectively
• Stand for long periods of time
• Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 45 lbs
• Requires filleting and hand breading of product
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Ability to work at a quick, yet efficient and thorough pace-hustle is a must!
• Team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic
• Positive attitude, coachable
• Checking for product quality and consistency

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.