Kitchen Team Member

Chick-fil-A; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Career advancement

Scholarships

EAP

Insurance

401(k)

Free meals

Closed Sundays

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is hiring a Kitchen Team Member in Gaithersburg, MD to support high-quality food production with strict safety standards. Full-time and part-time roles available; team-oriented, reliable, and hardworking candidates are encouraged to apply.

You will prepare, fry, bake, and assemble items, maintain cleanliness, assist with opening/closing, and communicate effectively with teammates and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old at hire date.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, dependable and with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Serve in various kitchen roles while maintaining food safety, quality and speed of service.
• Prepare food items for cooking and fry, bake or cook items.
• Manage inventory and equipment and assemble, wrap and package food.
• Prepare salads, wraps, fruit cups and parfaits.
• Track product hold times to ensure quality and safety.
• Continuously clean workstations and demonstrate brand knowledge.
• Assist opening/closing procedures and maintain communication with team.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and ensure regular attendance.

Skills

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Dependable

Strong work ethic

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Kitchen Team Member

Overview

At Chick-fil-A® the responsibility of our kitchen staff is to produce the highest quality food with precision and accuracy, continually observing and implementing the proper quality assurance and food-safety procedures. We are looking for both full-time and part-time Kitchen Team Members who are hard-working, team-oriented, friendly, and honest. The perks of being a Chick-fil-A Team Member include flexible hours, competitive pay, and a positive atmosphere! This location is a Chick-fil-A, Inc.-operated location. Team Members at this location are employed by COR Restaurant Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Serve in various kitchen roles while maintaining standards established for food safety, quality, and speed of service.
• Prepare food items for cooking.
• Fry, bake, or cook food items.
• Responsibly manage and maintain inventory and equipment.
• Assemble, wrap, and package food for final assembly.
• Prepare cold products such as salads, wraps, fruit cups, and parfaits.
• Track and monitor product hold times to ensure all products are served within quality and safety standards.
• Continuously clean workstations
• Demonstrate knowledge of the brand, products, and promotions
• Assist in executing opening and/or closing procedures and shift operations
• Communicate effectively with fellow team members and leadership.
• Maintain a sanitary and safe restaurant by mopping, sweeping floors, removing trash, cleaning equipment, and keeping restrooms clean
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and lift heavy objects, as needed, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, and strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude. Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Treats others with honor, dignity, and respect.

Benefits

• Sick time or paid leave in jurisdictions where mandated
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Remarkable Futures Scholarship opportunities
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program for Team Members and their Dependents
• Employer-subsidized Medical/Rx insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for full-time Team Members and their Dependents
• Optional voluntary life insurance for full-time Team Members with premiums paid via payroll deduction
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% Employer-paid matching contribution for Team Members 21 or older who have completed 1 year of service with a minimum of 1,000 hours worked in the applicable 12 month period, or who have completed 3 consecutive years of service (reduces to 2 consecutive years of service in 2025) with a minimum of 500 hours worked in each consecutive 12-month period
• Free meal benefits based on scheduled hours
• Closed on Sundays

This job posting is for an opportunity with COR Restaurant Services, LLC (“COR

Services), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc. COR Services is an

equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions

based upon any status, classification, or factor protected by federal, state,

or local law. COR Services will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified

individuals with a disability and for sincerely held religious beliefs in

accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant requiring a reasonable

accommodation should contact the hiring manager.

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.