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Kitchen Team Member (Daytime) Growth into Leadership

Chick-fil-A
  • Springfield, Illinois
    18 days ago

    Job Description

    Build More Than a Career. Build Leadership.

    Looking for a daytime job where you can grow professionally?

    At Chick-fil-A White Oaks, we believe your first role is just the beginning. Whether you're looking for a long-term career or simply want to develop leadership skills that will benefit you anywhere, we provide a structured growth path, intentional coaching, and real opportunities to advance.

    Many of our leaders started as Team Members, and every promotion in our restaurant begins with developing great people first.

    If you're dependable, enjoy serving others, and want to continue learning, we'd love to meet you.


    Growth Opportunities

    At Chick-fil-A White Oaks, advancement isn't based on tenure alone. We provide clear development paths that allow you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay.


    Opportunities include:

    • Cross-training in both Front and Back of House

    • Certified Trainer

    • Food Safety Specialist

    • Inventory Specialist

    • Facilities Specialist

    • Team Leader-in-Training

    • Team Leader

    • Operations Lead

    • Director

    Our leadership team provides intentional coaching, mentorship, and development every step of the way.


    Current Hiring Focus

    We are currently looking for Team Members with weekday daytime availability.

    Ideal availability includes:

    • Morning shifts
    • Midday shifts
    • Lunch hours
    • Full-time daytime schedules

    Evening and weekend opportunities are still available, but our greatest need is daytime coverage.


    What You'll Receive

    • Competitive hourly pay with advancement opportunities
    • Additional pay through certifications and leadership roles
    • Sundays always off
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Leadership development and one-on-one coaching
    • Clearly defined advancement pathway
    • Scholarship opportunities
    • Resume-building leadership experience
    • Cross-training throughout restaurant operations
    • Positive team culture focused on growth


    This Role is Great For

    • Parents returning to the workforce
    • College students with daytime availability
    • Individuals seeking leadership experience
    • Hospitality professionals
    • Retail professionals looking for more predictable scheduling
    • Career changers wanting management opportunities
    • Anyone looking to build transferable leadership skills


    Back of House Team Member Responsibilities

    • Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly and efficiently, meeting Chick-fil-A standards
    • Be knowledgeable of the assignments for all kitchen stations, including fries, breading, assembling, boards, and food prep
    • Stock kitchen inventory as needed
    • Keep the kitchen neat, clean and orderly at all times
    • Keep up-to-date with new products rolled out by Chick-fil-A Work safely around kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues to Leadership
    • Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training and stay up-to-date on any changes
    • Complete all opening or closing tasks as assigned
    • Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
    • Other duties as assigned


    Physical Requirements

    Have the ability to lift and carry 25-50 lbs on a regular basis

    Have the ability to stand for long periods of time

    Benefits

    • Flexible schedule
    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • Referral program
    • Employee discount

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, Illinois

    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Food Presentationunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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