Kitchen Team Member

Workstream; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Scholarship opportunities up to $2,500 per year

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

Career advancement & Management

401K and 401K matching

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Jersey City seeks a dedicated Heart of House Team Member. This role involves preparing and presenting high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess strong customer service skills. Benefits include competitive pay starting at $17.50/hour, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a team focused on positivity, teamwork, and personal development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon hire date.
• Consistent and reliable.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently.
• Stock kitchen inventory as needed.
• Complete all opening or closing tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Cheerful and positive attitude

Ability to multi-task

Job description

This location requires you to be at least 18 years of age

At Chick-fil-A, we believe in more than just serving great food—we believe in serving people with excellence and care. Our team is built on the core values of Servant Heart, Grit, and Integrity, and we are looking for dedicated individuals who embody these values to join our Heart of House team. As a Heart of House Team Member, you will play a vital role in ensuring our guests receive high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner. You will work behind the scenes to prepare, cook, and assemble meals with precision while maintaining Chick-fil-A’s high standards for cleanliness, safety, and teamwork.

Position Type

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include

• 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 up to $2,500 per year
• Competitive pay
• Meal allowance

Our Full-time Team Member Benefits

• Includes all Team Member Benefits
• Starting pay $17.50 per hour
• $250 Education Assistance per semester
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Career advancement & Management
• 401K and 401K matching

Heart 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon hire date
• 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 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.