Morning Restaurant Team Member — Austin Peay

At Chick-fil-A Austin Peay, being a Team Member is more than serving great food. It is an opportunity to develop valuable skills, work with people who care about you, and make a positive impact on every guest.

You’ll receive hands-on training, a clear path for growth, and experience with one of the country’s most recognized restaurant brands. No restaurant experience is required and we will teach you what you need to know. Each restaurant is locally owned and operated so there is a personal touch to what we bring to our community and we want YOU to be a part of that.

Schedule Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Opening shifts may begin as early as 5:00 a.m.
• Morning shifts end between 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Reliable availability for the schedule agreed upon at hiring is required
• Opportunity for premium pay for restaurant openers and overtime is available
• We like to keep you on a set schedule for predictability
• Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, assemble, and serve food according to Chick-fil-A quality standards
• Work with focus and urgency during busy periods
• Provide warm, genuine hospitality to every guest
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teammates and leaders
• Follow food-safety, portioning, quality, and equipment procedures
• Operate and care for kitchen equipment, including grills and fryers
• Stock supplies and help unload and organize deliveries
• Keep the restaurant clean and safe by sweeping, mopping, removing trash, and cleaning work areas and equipment
• Support the team wherever help is needed

What Success Looks Like

You do not need previous experience, but you must be willing to work hard, learn, and contribute to the team. We’re looking for people who:

• Arrive on time and ready to work for every scheduled shift
• Communicate promptly when an emergency or scheduling issue occurs
• Follow the restaurant’s shift-coverage and call-out procedures
• Bring a positive, coachable attitude
• Treat guests and teammates with honor, dignity, and respect
• Take responsibility for mistakes and use feedback to improve
• Share credit, resolve conflict professionally, and support the team
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Arrive in the complete uniform with a clean, professional appearance
• Read and follow the Team Member Handbook and restaurant policies
• Honor the availability—including mornings, nights, or weekends—that they commit to when hired

Serving others takes effort, especially during busy shifts. We need Team Members who can stay focused, maintain a good attitude, and take pride in doing their part.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand for periods of up to five hours
• Lift and carry up to 45 pounds
• Bend, reach, walk, and work safely around hot kitchen equipment
• Perform basic math and measurement tasks
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Have a great attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Sundays off
• Predictable scheduling
• Flexible scheduling within restaurant guidelines
• Free meals during eligible shifts
• Paid time off for eligible full-time employees: 40 hours, increasing up to 120 hours
• Employer healthcare contributions
• Comprehensive insurance options
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match for eligible employees
• Scholarship opportunities
• Focused training from leaders who care about your professional and personal growth
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• A clear growth path with the tools needed to take on greater responsibility
• A positive, safe, and supportive workplace

Advancement is based on performance, readiness, available opportunities, and the needs of the restaurant.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Day shift

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program