Kitchen Prep - Morning Shift

Kitchen Prep Role

At Chick-fil-A De Zavala, the Kitchen Prep role is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values growth, support, and service. Whether you’re new to the workforce or looking to build kitchen experience, we offer a welcoming environment for all backgrounds. No experience required — we’re looking for friendly, dependable individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. We’ll provide all the training you need to succeed!

Do you enjoy…

• Serving others
• Fast-pace, high demand
• High standards
• Problem solving
• Constructive feedback

We’re looking for dedicated, hard-working team members with a passion for helping others. As we continue to grow, there are many opportunities for YOUR GROWTH! This specific role involves morning prep duties such as preparing salads, fruit cups, parfaits, and other cold side items.

*To meet high/day/4-day availability requirements, the team member must be able to work 36+ hours per week.*

Competitive Pay / Hourly Wage:

• $16/hr for High Availability
• $15/hr for Day Availability OR 4-day
• $14/hr for Lunch Availability
• $12/hr for Limited Availability

Opportunity for raises!

• Completion of Skill Test 1 Requirements: 50¢
• Completion of Trainer Requirements: 50¢
• Completion of Skill Test 2 Requirements: 50¢
• Completion of Shift Leader Requirements: 50¢

Kitchen PrepPosition Responsibilities:

• Chops, washes, and prepares all produce items
• Assembling salads, wraps, parfaits, fruit trays, and any other cold prep items
• Accurately weighs and counts each prep item
• Move with URGENCY 
• Always be ATTENTIVE, COURTEOUS, and FRIENDLY
• Ensures orders are complete and accurate
• Constantly cleaning and stocking areas in the restaurant
• Cleans various areas of the restaurant, including tables, counters, floors, and trash bins
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety procedures
• Assist with all food preparation and set up when required
• Follow procedures to ensure an outstanding guest experience
• Any other duties and responsibilities as directed by restaurant leadership

Desired Skills:

• Seeks out work without being asked
• Helps to seek and solve problems 
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Cares about quality of work and most importantly, our guests
• Customer-friendly demeanor and willingness to serve anywhere needed
• Walk, bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects
• Able to lift 40 - 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Strong team-working skills - gets along well with others
• Communication skills, verbal and written (English fluency preferred)
• Able to maintain an optimistic and friendly attitude throughout shift
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, PRESSURE-filled environment 
• Ability to multitask
• Detail-oriented

Great BENEFITS of working at Chick-fil-A De Zavala:

• 100% PAID TUITION at our partner school Point University (https://point.edu)
• Remarkable Futures Scholarships Opportunity ($2500 - $25000)
• Free employee and family meals
• Flexible Hours
• Pay Raise Opportunities
• Insurance Opportunity after 1 year
• Closed Sundays
• Community-oriented Environment
• Long Term Career Opportunity & more

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

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits

Flexible schedule, Referral program, Employee discount, Paid training, Mileage reimbursement, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, 401(k)

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

8 hour shift, 10 hour shift, Weekend availability, Monday to Friday, Holidays, Day shift, Night shift