Kitchen Operations Specialist

Chick-fil-A; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on meals

Uniforms provided

Access to insurance

Access to scholarships

Leadership development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Sundays off

Opportunity

Job summary

Chick-fil-A LaPlace is seeking a Kitchen Operations Specialist to support daily kitchen readiness and order fulfillment. You will receive and organize truck deliveries, prepare raw chicken, and perform deep-cleaning procedures in a fast-paced environment.

core hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with opportunities for additional hours and full-time roles as you grow with the team. This role emphasizes hands-on work, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Available for the listed core morning schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat, 6:00 AM–11:00 AM.
• Ability to lift approximately 40 lbs consistently.
• Comfortable handling raw chicken and performing hands-on cleaning tasks.
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and attention to cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and organize truck deliveries.
• Prepare and organize raw chicken for daily kitchen operations.
• Stock and organize product to support kitchen readiness.
• Perform equipment boil-outs and required deep-cleaning procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and food-safe work areas.
• Follow proper food safety procedures when handling raw product.
• Work with urgency and attention to detail.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete tasks independently.
• Communicate and work effectively with the kitchen team.
• Support additional restaurant operations when working beyond the core morning shift.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Self-motivated

Dependable

Team player

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Company: Chick-fil-A LaPlace

Operator Jasmine Spraggins shares that the mission is to be the most esteemed restaurant in LaPlace by providing great hospitality and great foodThe team strives to create a positive team culture through an environment focused on stewardship, excellence, growth, and funChick-fil-A has received the highest customer satisfaction scores among quick-service restaurants for 11 consecutive yearsChick-fil-A is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States and one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the nationChick-fil-A has been recognized by Forbes for Best Customer Service (2026), America's Dream Employers (2026), America's Best Companies (2026), America's Best Large Employers (2026), Most Trusted Companies in America (2026), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), Best Brands for Value (2025), Best Brands for Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), and The Halo 100 (2022)Chick-fil-A has invested more than $244 million in Team Member scholarships since 1973, including more than $29 million awarded in 2026 to more than 16,000 recipients

• Value and Appreciate Employees
• Consistent morning schedule
• Opportunity for additional hours and full-time employment
• Discounts on meals
• Uniforms provided
• Access to insurance
• Access to scholarships
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Sundays off
• Opportunity

At Chick-fil-A LaPlace, we care deeply about our guests and our people. We believe in growth, excellence, teamwork, and serving others well. As a Kitchen Operations Specialist, you will play an important role in preparing the kitchen for successful daily operations. Your primary responsibilities will include receiving and organizing truck deliveries, preparing raw chicken, and completing equipment boil-outs and cleaning procedures. This position has a consistent core schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Team Members interested in additional hours may have the opportunity to continue working in other areas of the restaurant after 11:00 AM, with full-time opportunities available. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on work, stays productive without constant direction, and takes pride in keeping an operation organized and ready for success.

Your Impact

• Receive, unload, and organize truck deliveries
• Prepare and organize raw chicken for daily kitchen operations
• Stock and organize product to support kitchen readiness
• Perform equipment boil-outs and required deep-cleaning procedures
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and food-safe work areas
• Follow proper food safety procedures when handling raw product
• Work with urgency and attention to detail
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and complete tasks independently
• Communicate and work effectively with the kitchen team
• Support additional restaurant operations when working beyond the core morning shift

Background Profile

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Available
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• Ability to lift approximately 40 lbs consistently
• Comfortable handling raw chicken
• Comfortable completing hands-on cleaning and equipment tasks
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently
• Team-oriented and coachable
• Able to maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards
• High character and integrity
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

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.