Fast-Paced Kitchen Team Member: Growth & Leadership Path

Chick-fil-A; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Leadership development opportunities

Career growth

Scholarships

Cross-training opportunities

Sick pay (40 hrs)

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Free food every shift

Sundays Off

Job summary

Chick-fil-A South Gate is seeking energetic team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You’ll perform high‑quality food prep and service, work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and help maintain a fast, safe kitchen.

Join a high‑volume restaurant that values leadership development, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Sundays off, uniforms provided, and opportunities for career growth are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Ability to work in a fast, high-energy pace with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Execute high‑quality food preparation and service using modern kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Support a team of 80+ members committed to personal and professional growth.
• Contribute to a fast pace, high‑performance, team‑oriented culture.
• Demonstrate a consistent sense of urgency and multitasking ability.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Company: Chick-fil-A South Gate

Chick-fil-A South Gate is more than just a restaurant, we’re a kitchen team committed to excellence, precision, and developing people. Behind every great guest experience is a high-performing kitchen that delivers safe, fresh, and high-quality food every time.

This location is a well-established, high-volume restaurant known for operational excellence and industry-leading standards in food preparation and service. Our kitchen team plays a critical role in our success, working with state-of-the-art equipment and systems to ensure speed, accuracy, and consistency in every order.

• Owner/Operator, Corey Pendray, leads with presence, care, and honesty while investing in his team. His transparent, people-first leadership creates a supportive and motivating environment.
• Corey's mission is to be the best we can be by growing people, business, and influence through four lived-out core values: positive attitude, work hard, be coachable, and have a heart to serve.
• Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
• Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
• Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
• Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Team outings and staff appreciation events
• Free Uniforms
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement paths
• Scholarships or continued education support
• Cross-training opportunities
• 40 hours of sick pay
• Retirement plan once eligible
• Flexible Schedule
• Free Food every shift
• Sundays Off

Opportunity

At Chick-fil-A we care about our guests and our people. We believe in growth, committing to excellence, serving, and working together.

We are seeking individuals passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining industry-leading standards in both food preparation and service. This role is ideal for those who bring energy, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of urgency to every shift.

Are you looking to challenge yourself, grow your professional skills, and be part of a high-energy, people-focused team? Let’s get started.

Your Impact

• Execute high-quality food preparation and service using modern kitchen equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment
• Support a team of 80+ members committed to personal and professional growth
• Contribute to a fast pace, high-performance, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and excellence
• Demonstrate a consistent sense of urgency, multitasking ability, and professionalism
• Grow into leadership roles including Team Lead, Shift Lead, and Director through performance and development

Background Profile

• Must be 18 or older
• Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Ability to work at a quick, efficient, and high-energy pace — hustle and urgency are essential
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can multitask while maintaining accuracy
• Team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, and results-driven with a strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and coachable mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.

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.