Hospitality Professional - Back of House/Kitchen

Chick-fil-A; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals per shift

Gym membership for you/family

Healthcare for you and household

Tuition assistance (Point University)

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Leadership development

Scholarship opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Champaign is seeking a Back of House Team Member to prepare, cook, and present food to Chick-fil-A standards in a clean, safe kitchen. You will learn station duties, stock inventory, and maintain a neat work area while adhering to rules and dress code.

The role offers a supportive leadership team, growth opportunities, and a range of employee benefits. Flexible scheduling and Sundays off are emphasized, with a focus on teamwork, development, and delivering high-quality meals in a

Qualifications

• Consistent and reliable.
• Cheerful and positive attitude.
• Loves serving and helping others.
• Customer service oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Able to multi-task.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule.
• Have the ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Have the ability to stand for long periods of time.

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.

Skills

Reliability

Cheerful attitude

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Team player

Flexible scheduling

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Standing long periods

Job description

At Chick-fil-A Champaign, being part of the team in our kitchen is about serving great tasting food in a clean and safe environment. We are committed to creating an environment for our team that is welcoming, exciting, and fast-paced. We are searching for people who strive to serve the highest quality food in a positive and enriching atmosphere. In addition to this, you will be part of a team that emphasizes growth, both personally and professionally, providing opportunities to learn from our leadership team and an engaged and present Owner/Operator.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• FREE meal per shift (2 when working 10 hours or more in a day)
• FREE gym membership to Stephens Family YMCA for you/your family
• FREE Healthcare for you and your household through Direct2Care: 24/7, unlimited access to a doctor for you and your household, personalized care (mental health, prevent ER/Urgent Care visits and bills, primary/workplace care), doctors licensed in all 50 states, multi-lingual: over 200 different dialects available, and many more services
• Opportunity for an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or MBA through Point University (accredited and 100% online) fully paid for by Chick-fil-A Champaign
• 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
• Competitive pay

Back 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:

• Consistent and reliable
• Cheerful and positive attitude
• Loves serving and helping others
• Customer service oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Detail‑oriented
• Able to multi‑task
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Have the ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs on a regular basis
• Have the ability to stand for long periods of time

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.

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.