Kitchen Team Member - Chick-fil-A
Portsmouth, VA 23707
About the Job
Are you friendly and enjoy working alongside a team in a fast-paced environment? Then this is the job for you! Team members who work at Chick-fil-A are given skills and life experiences that go beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. The experiences we can provide you are an excellent stepping-stone to a successful future in any career or industry.
We are looking for energetic individuals who are ready to join us in taking our restaurant to the next level. The largest responsibility as a Kitchen Team Member is serving fresh and crave-able food that keeps guests coming back for more! This involves following food safety standards set forth by the Virginia Department of Health and Chick-fil-A.
Competitive pay:
Full-time starts at $14.00 per hour but may earn up to $15.00 per hour. Part-time starts at $12.00 per hour but may earn up to $13.50 per hour!
Kitchen Team Member Benefits:
- Free employee meal.
- Complimentary uniform.
- Fun work environment with quarterly team events.
- Flexible schedule and Sundays off.
- Leadership and career growth opportunities.
- Free college and other scholarship opportunities.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings (401k w/ matching).
Kitchen Team Member Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of restaurant parking lot, outside trash receptacles, dishwashing area, cooler and freezer, thaw cabinets, bread table, and grill and other equipment used for cooking and preparing food.
- Follow first-in, first-out rotation and other food safety measures such as date labeling, temperature checks, and more.
- Food prep that involves handling raw chicken and cooked product for both breakfast and lunch.
- Work machinery that involves handling hot grease or working around hot surfaces.
- Follow specific cook procedures for items such as the biscuits, grilled and fried filets, mac and cheese, and more.
- Filet and coat raw chicken and hand off to machinists to load and cook on the grill or pressure fryers.
- Handle the machines that the raw product is cooked in and transfer them to the line for assembly once cook time is done.
- Drop multiple basket of fries and load them into the fry shoot for front counter and drive thru team members.
- Assemble sandwiches and other special orders and place them in the correct places for front counter and drive thru team members.
- Box nuggets and strips and place them in the correct places for front counter and drive thru team members.
- Prepare pre-made and customized salads and place them in the correct places for front counter and drive thru team members.
- Communicate with front counter and drive thru team members when there is wait time on essential and non-essential product.
Kitchen Team Member Requirements:
- Reliable transportation .
- Must have the availability to work Holidays and weekends (Saturday).
- Must have the ability to lift up to 25 or more pounds.
- Must have the ability to work independently and follow instructions as given.
- Must work well in a team and help maintain a safe and positive environment.
- Must be comfortable with working inside + outside and in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must understand basic food safety and must adhere to all corporate, unit, and state or federal policies.
- Must be able to obtain a food handlers card for the city of Portsmouth.
- Candidates will also be expected to be able to work on their feet for several hours at a time and lift potentially heavy objects when necessary. Prior experience is preferred but not necessary.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,300 restaurants in 47 states and Washington, D.C.