Kitchen Maintenance

Chick-fil-A; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Kitchen Maintenance Team Member to keep our restaurant clean and organized. You will collect used dishes, operate dishwashing machines, and ensure a steady supply of clean wares during shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Join a team-focused environment that emphasizes teamwork and leadership development. Previous dishwasher experience is preferred but not required; the role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to sanitation rules in a

Qualifications

• Experience with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and assist with varied tasks as needed.
• Strong time management and prioritization during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas
• Load and unload dishwashing machines
• Wash specific items by hand
• Store clean dishes and equipment appropriately
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins
• Ensure there are always enough clean dishes and utensils, especially during peak hours
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock and place orders when necessary
• Check washing machines’ operation and report issues
• Remove garbage regularly
• Sweep and mop
• Sanitize the kitchen area
• Daily detailed cleaning tasks
• Keep kitchen stations stocked and organized
• Responsibilities are not limited to the ones listed above

Skills

Dishwashing

Time management

Attention to detail

Sanitation standards

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Maintenance Team Member to join our Chick-fil-A kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness around our restaurant. Kitchen Maintenance Team Member responsibilities include collecting used dishes and utensils, loading washing machines, stacking washed items appropriately and maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen. If you want to kickstart your career in the restaurant industry and be part of the behind-the-scenes operations, we’d like to meet you. Note that this role requires working in shifts and, occasionally, during evenings or weekends. Ultimately, you’ll help provide an unforgettable dining experience for our customers.

Responsibilities

Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas

Load and unload dishwashing machines

Wash specific items by hand

Store clean dishes and equipment appropriately

Set up workstations before meal prep begins

Ensure there are always enough clean dishes and utensils, especially during peak hours

Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents) and place orders when necessary

Check washing machines’ operation and promptly report any technical/performance issues

Remove garbage regularly

Sweeping and Mopping

Sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor

Daily detailed cleaning tasks

Keep kitchen stations stocked and organized

Responsibilities are not limited to the ones listed above

Requirements

Work experience as a Dishwasher is preferred but not required

Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed

Time management skills

Attention to detail and sanitation rules

Availability to work in shifts, during weekends and evenings

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.