Kitchen Team Member

Workstream; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time or paid leave

Excellent career advancement

Scholarship opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Rx, dental, vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Free meal benefits

Closed on Sundays

Job summary

Chick-fil-A in North Carolina is hiring Kitchen Team Members to prepare and cook items, maintain food safety standards, and support daily kitchen operations.

We seek hard-working, friendly, and honest teammates who can multitask in a fast-paced setting. Roles include full-time and part-time opportunities with perks and a positive atmosphere. Applicants must be 16+ and ready to contribute to a clean, efficient kitchen.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Stand for long periods, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Team-oriented, dependable and with a strong work ethic.
• Must be at least 16 years of age at hire date.

Responsibilities

• Serve in various kitchen roles while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Prepare food items for cooking and assemble, wrap, and package final products.
• Fry, bake, or cook food items and help manage inventory and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership and assist in opening/closing procedures.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness of workstations, and adherence to brand promotions.

Skills

Team-oriented

Dependable

Positive attitude

Effective communication

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.