Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Food Flavor, Food Safety, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Multitasking, Operations Guidelines, Organizational Skills, Product Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Safety Process, Scholarship, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Training/Teaching
As a Breader (Back of House Team Member) at Chick-fil-A, you play a vital role in delivering high-quality, delicious chicken to our guests. You will be responsible for preparing and breading our signature hand-breaded chicken according to Chick-fil-A’s exacting food safety and quality standards. Your work helps ensure every guest receives the freshest, best-tasting food possible.
Schedule and Availability
Candidate should be available to work between the hours of 5am to 5pm Monday through Saturday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bread chicken according to Chick-fil-A’s recipes and procedures
- Monitor product quality, freshness, and temperature at every stage of preparation
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area
- Ensure proper food safety, hygiene, and storage procedures are followed
- Communicate with kitchen team and leadership to maintain workflow and product levels
- Track and manage product rotation to reduce waste
- Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing inventory
- Support the back-of-house team as needed in other prep or cooking roles
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to follow recipes, safety procedures, and operational guidelines precisely
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred but not required
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
- Commitment to Chick-fil-A’s values of hospitality, integrity, and excellence.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8–10 hours per shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally (e.g., catering trays, product boxes).
- Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and reaching overhead.
- Ability to move quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working in hot or cold conditions (such as kitchen, walk-in cooler/freezer, or outside).
Benefits of for All Team Members:
- Flexible schedule to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Exclusive employee discounts on delicious Chick-fil-A meals!
- Scholarships
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities.
Benefits of for Full Time Team Members:
- Paid time off to recharge and relax.
- Health and life insurance for your peace of mind.
- 401k with matching contributions to secure your future.
Location: Jefferson and Buchanan12839 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23608, USA
Chick-fil-A Jefferson & Buchanan is now open! Known as much for our warm, personable service as our delicious food, Chick-fil-A has come a long way since our humble beginnings, when S. Truett Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A Restaurant in Atlanta in 1967.
We are now hiring for ALL positions!
Please apply to only ONE position! Thank you!
Salary
$15.00 - $17.00 per hourBenefits
Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Health insurance, Life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Employee discountJob Type
Full time, Part timeSchedule
Day shift