Kitchen Team Member - Chick-fil-A
Niles, IL 60714
About the Job
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
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.
