Morning Kitchen Team Member — Austin Peay

At Chick-fil-A Austin Peay, working in the kitchen is more than preparing food. It is an opportunity to develop valuable skills, become part of a strong team, and take pride in serving every guest with excellence.

Our Kitchen Team Members prepare fresh food, maintain high standards, and keep the restaurant running smoothly. You’ll receive hands-on training, support from leaders who care about your development, and a clear path for growth. No restaurant experience is required. We'’ll teach you what you need to know.

Schedule Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old, 16 if homeschooled
• Opening shifts may begin as early as 4:00 a.m. and are eligible for premium pay
• Morning shifts begin around 6:00 AM end no later than 3:00 p.m.
• Reliable availability for the schedule agreed upon at hiring is required
• Once established, you will work a fixed schedule as much as possible for predictability
• Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, cook, assemble, and stock food according to Chick-fil-A standards
• Bread chicken by hand and operate grills, pressure fryers, and open fryers
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, cooking procedures, and quality standards
• Work with focus and urgency to keep food fresh and orders moving
• Use temperature gauges and complete required food-safety checks
• Communicate clearly with fellow Team Members and leaders
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, workstations, floors, and storage areas
• Sweep, mop, remove trash, wash dishes, and complete other cleaning tasks
• Unload deliveries and properly organize and store products
• Acknowledge and treat guests warmly whenever you interact with them
• Support other areas of the restaurant when the team needs help

What We Expect From You

Serving others and preparing food at a high level takes effort. Successful Kitchen Team Members are willing to work hard, receive coaching, and contribute to the team.

We expect you to:

• Arrive on time, in full uniform, and ready to work every scheduled shift
• Honor the availability—including mornings, nights, or weekends—that you commit to when hired
• Communicate promptly when an emergency or scheduling problem occurs
• Follow the restaurant’s call-out and shift-coverage procedures
• Work with urgency while maintaining food quality and safety
• Bring a positive and coachable attitude
• Act with honesty and integrity
• Take responsibility for mistakes and use feedback to improve
• Share credit, help teammates, and resolve conflict professionally
• Treat every guest and Team Member with honor, dignity, and respect
• Maintain a clean, well-groomed, and professional appearance
• Read and follow the Team Member Handbook and restaurant policies

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 perform repetitive tasks
• Work safely around hot cooking equipment
• Perform basic math and measurement tasks
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to:

• Providing a positive, respectful, and safe workplace
• Giving you clear expectations and the training needed to succeed
• Investing in your professional and personal development
• Providing focused training from leaders who care about you
• Offering advancement opportunities based on performance, readiness, restaurant needs, and available positions
• Giving you a clear growth path and tools to develop as a leader
• Providing predictable scheduling and reasonable flexibility within our scheduling guidelines
• Recognizing and encouraging Team Members who serve beyond measure
• Helping you develop skills that will benefit you inside and outside the restaurant

Benefits

Eligible Team Members may receive:

• Competitive pay
• Annual pay review and raise opportunities for eligible full-time Team Members
• Employer healthcare contributions
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Paid time off for eligible full-time employees: 40 hours, increasing up to 120 hours
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
• Scholarship opportunities
• Leadership development
• Flexible and predictable scheduling
• Free meals during eligible shifts
• Sundays off

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.

Salary

$14.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits

Flexible schedule, Referral program, Other

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Day shift, Monday to Friday, Other