Full-time Kitchen Team Member

Back of House / Kitchen Team Member

Chick-fil-A Bartow Ave | East Bronx, NY

Job Type

• Full-time and Part-time available
• 4-day workweek

About Us

At Chick-fil-A Bartow Ave, we believe every meal matters. Our kitchen team plays a critical role in serving our guests, caring for families, and building trust in our community.

Back-of-House Team Members work behind the scenes to prepare high-quality food with speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and consistency. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in doing things the right way, enjoys working with a team, and can stay focused in a fast-paced environment.

If you are dependable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and willing to learn, this may be a great fit for you.

Position Summary

Back-of-House/Kitchen Team Members are responsible for preparing food safely, quickly, and accurately in accordance with Chick-fil-A standards. This includes working kitchen stations, maintaining cleanliness, following food safety procedures, stocking supplies, and supporting the team during busy periods.

This role requires urgency, attention to detail, teamwork, and pride in quality.

Responsibilities

Back of House / Kitchen Team Members may be responsible for:

• Preparing food in accordance with Chick-fil-A standards and restaurant procedures.
• Maintaining food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Following food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Working assigned kitchen stations with urgency and accuracy.
• Preparing, assembling, and packaging guest orders.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and supporting daily cleaning tasks.
• Restocking products and supplies.
• Communicating with teammates and leaders to support smooth operations.
• Completing opening, closing, and shift responsibilities.
• Supporting the restaurant wherever needed.

Who Thrives Here

Successful Kitchen Team Members are:

• Dependable and punctual.
• Hardworking and focused.
• Detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure.
• Willing to receive coaching.
• Able to work quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Team-oriented.
• Organized and clean.
• Humble enough to do any task needed to serve the team.

Requirements

Applicants should be able to:

• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull items as needed (generally up to 51 lbs)
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Work with urgency and attention to detail.
• Meet attendance, punctuality, and uniform expectations.
• Be available for scheduled shifts, including peak business periods as needed.

Previous kitchen or restaurant experience is helpful, but not required. We hire for character and train for skill.

Minimum Age Requirement

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age for this role due to essential job duties involving commercial kitchen equipment, hot food preparation areas, equipment cleaning, and other tasks restricted for minors under applicable child labor laws.

This role may require Team Members to operate, clean, stock, and support kitchen stations and equipment as part of regular restaurant operations.

30-Day Introductory Training and Evaluation Period

All new hires begin with a 30-day introductory training and evaluation period. During this time, we evaluate attendance, punctuality, attitude, coachability, teamwork, guest service, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and ability to meet restaurant standards.

Continued employment is based on successful completion of this introductory period, business needs, and compliance with all applicable laws.

Growth Opportunities

Team Members may have the opportunity to grow into roles such as:

• Trainer
• Operations Leader
• Manager

Advancement is based on performance, character, coachability, availability, leadership potential, and business need.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Predictive scheduling
• Competitive pay
• Sundays off
• Leadership development
• Scholarship opportunities
• Positive team environment
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Meal benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

Chick-fil-A Bartow Ave is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and alignment with restaurant standards.

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

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee discount, Paid training, Other, Life insurance, Flexible schedule

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Other, Night shift, Day shift, Weekend availability