AM Prep Team Member

As a Prep Team Member, you will:

• Prepare “cold” menu items safely and accurately: Fresh wraps, salads, sandwiches, fruit, lemonade, catering trays—you name it, if it doesn’t need to hit the fryer, it goes through you! We will teach you how to do bulk prep, including washing lettuce and cooking chicken, and make these “cold” menu items so that they meet Chick-fil-A’s high standards.
• Follow safety guidelines: You will be responsible for following food and equipment safety guidelines to make sure we keep our guests—and each other—safe.
• Become a cleaning pro: We’ll teach you everything you need to know to keep our stations and equipment in tip-top shape! You will keep our kitchen neat, clean, and orderly at all times, which includes washing and putting away kitchen dishes.
• Work efficiently with your teammates: Being a great team member means staying on top of your own responsibilities while looking for ways to support your teammates. It also means following our systems so that we can keep things moving efficiently and consistently communicating so that we’re always on the same page. We’re here to work together and take care of each other!
• Learn to hustle: If you’ve ever been to a Chick-fil-A at lunchtime, you know it can get crazy busy. We are known as a company that gets things done fast, no matter how long our lines are! Once you get the hang of things, we will rely on you to help us keep our reputation for fast and friendly service. Be prepared to get a workout every shift!
• Make mistakes sometimes! And that’s OK. We’re all human! What matters is that you are committed to improving every day.

We’re looking for people who:

• Are friendly, energetic, and upbeat: We don’t expect you to have a smile on your face every second, but we want someone who is fun and pleasant to be around
• Can work independently and hold themselves accountable to following through with tasks 
• Have a genuine desire to serve our guests and help fellow team members when needed
• LOVE mornings! This position will require you to get up early
• Are willing to give and receive feedback to/from co-workers and leaders (don’t worry: We’ll show you how during our feedback coaching sessions!)
• Have a strong sense of urgency and great time-management skills
• Can multi-task and remain calm under pressure
• Take initiative and strive for THE BEST results
• Communicate well and confidently interact with people, including leaders, co-workers, and vendors (mainly the produce delivery driver)
• Are thorough and pay close attention to detail
• Are committed to growing personally and professionally

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be able to work between 5:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
• Be available to work on Saturdays and extended hours during holidays
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. (in the event that you need to move inventory, help unload a truck, etc.)
• Have reliable transportation and commit to arriving on time for your assigned shifts
• Be able to stand for the duration of a shift

Please note: No restaurant experience is necessary for this position. We will train you!

Should we hire you for this position, we will ask that you:

• Agree to our standards on personal device handling (we’re a phone-free environment, except for emergencies)
• Commit to maintaining professionalism at all times and adhering to grooming and appearance standards
• Be prepared to use downtime to prepare the store to be ready for peak periods
• Take full ownership for the station assigned to you, which includes cleaning, restocking, and maintaining its overall appearance
• Stay informed on all our communications & scheduling channels: Slack & HS Team (we’ll show you how they work!)
• Stay informed & engaged in the overall goals for the store
• Maintain your knowledge of operating procedures and safety standards by completing in-house (pathway) training

Perks and benefits of working at Chick-fil-A:

Great place to work: Our high retention rate is proof that our team members really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A. We believe our most valuable investments are the ones we make in our people. Our team members enjoy working at Chick-fil-A because they feel cared for personally. We don’t believe they’re just a part of our business, we believe they are its very foundation. So we invest in our team members because having great members is the best way to be good stewards of what was entrusted to us.

Flexible work schedules: You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school, or sports teams. With your help, we will always try to arrange your work schedule around them. 

Competitive pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills.

Opportunity for advancement: We believe in offering advancement opportunities to those members of our team who display the characteristics of a leader.? We will conduct performance reviews every 6 months. 

College scholarships: Each year, Chick-fil-A awards two types of scholarships to Restaurant employees: True Inspiration Scholarships ($25,000) and Leadership Scholarships ($2,500).

Closed on Sundays: All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays, so that you can have a guaranteed day off to spend with family and friends. 

Health Benefits: We offer health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible team members.

Paid Vacation: We offer paid time off to eligible team members.

Leadership & Personal Development: We provide our team members with the opportunity to grow personally and professionally through monthly and quarterly classes led by our operator and leadership team.

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.

Salary : $25,000