Kitchen Opening Specialist (Full-Time)

Workstream; Winding Hill (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan with Matching

FREE Meal Credits & Employee Discounts

FREE Planet Fitness Membership

FREE Online College Tuition (must meet

Scholarship opportunities

FREE $10K Life Insurance

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Shepherdstown Crossing in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks full-time Kitchen/Back of House opening specialist. Responsibilities include cooking, assembling sandwiches, prepping salads, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen to set up the afternoon shift for success.

Ideal candidates are friendly, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork and urgency. Weekend availability is required, with Sundays closed.

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring and customer-focused.
• (Able to) work in a fast-paced environment with urgency.
• Able to stand for 5–8 hours.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Be a friendly, encouraging team player with a positive attitude.
• Work in all areas of the kitchen.
• Cook and prepare food.
• Wash dishes by hand and with a dishwashing machine.
• Follow Food Safety and cleanliness guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Stamina

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

Kitchen Opening Specialist (Full-time - Opening Shift)

Food Service Workers

Chick-fil-A at Shepherdstown Crossing

219 Gettysburg Pike

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Who We Are:

Everyone's job at Chick-fil-A is to serve. No matter our title or job description, our reason for coming to work is to generously share our time and talents. Whether it's treating customers like friends, or serving our communities like neighbors, we believe kindness is a higher calling.

The Secret Ingredient is You:

Customers love Chick-fil-A® because of the Team Members who serve them. Team Members are encouraged to do the little things every day to make a difference for someone else. A career at a Chick-fil-A Restaurant can have a wide range of benefits, including competitive pay, personal and professional growth opportunities, as well as the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work.

What Does a Back of House (Kitchen) Chick-fil-A Opening Specialist Team Member Do?

A Chick-fil-A team BOH member performs food preparation duties consisting of cooking food, assembling sandwiches and other food products, prepping salads, washing dishes, etc. As a Kitchen Opening Specialist, you will also be responsible for opening the kitchen, preparing machines, preparing food, keeping your area clean and restocking in order to set up the afternoon shift for success!

Job Description:

Chick-fil-A at Shepherdstown Crossing is seeking FULL-TIME Team Members for Kitchen / Back of House (BOH) positions.

Our Team Members must be caring, friendly, and have a genuine heart to serve others. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. The Back of House/Kitchen position which would entail working in the kitchen, prepping and cooking food to ensure quality and accuracy of orders. Attention to detail and warm hospitality make a difference in all areas of our restaurant.

In your role, you are encouraged to bring your positive contagious energy to work every day as you learn, grow and perform your job to your highest ability.

Position Type:

• Full-time
• Opening Shifts
• Must Have Weekend Availability (Closed on Sundays)

Team Member Responsibilities:

• Be a friendly, encouraging team player with a positive attitude
• Work in all areas of the kitchen
• Cook and prepare food
• Wash dishes by hand and also by using a dishwashing machine
• Work Quickly and Efficiently
• Follow Food Safety and Cleanliness Guidelines

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
• Ability to do rigorous work, including standing for up to 5-8 hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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.

Pay Type:

Hourly.

Benefits:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Competitive pay
• Health Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan with Matching
• FREE Meal Credits & Employee Discounts
• FREE Planet Fitness Membership
• FREE Online College Tuition (must meet requirements)
• Scholarship opportunities
• FREE $10K Life Insurance
• FREE Training
• Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Opportunities for leadership development

Education/Experience:

• Prior restaurant experience is preferred but not required
• ServSafe is a plus but not required

Thank you for your interest in employment at Chick-fil-A Shepherdstown Crossing!

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.