Back of House Team Member

Kitchen Team MemberPosition: Kitchen Team MemberLocation: Chick-fil-A Machesney ParkEmployment type: Full-time and part-time opportunities availableOur PurposeThe kitchen is the foundation of every guest experience. At Chick-fil-A Machesney Park, we prepare food safely, consistently, quickly, and with pride. We hold high standards because our guests and teammates depend on us. While the role of the front of house is to serve the guests, the kitchen exists to serve the front of house to make that possible.This role is for people who can work with urgency, follow systems, stay focused through busy periods, and take responsibility for quality and cleanliness.Chick-fil-A is known for their hospitality, speed and quality and we are looking for applicants who can help us live up to that expectation.What You Will DoKitchen Team Members prepare, cook, assemble, package, and stage food that meets Chick-fil-A quality, safety, presentation, and speed standards.Responsibilities include:Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, procedures, holding times, and food-safety standardsBread, fry, assemble, package, and stage orders accurately for guestsMaintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, floors, storage areas, coolers, freezers, and dish areasComplete prep, rotation, labeling, stocking, and closing responsibilities thoroughlyWork efficiently during high-volume meal periods without sacrificing food quality or safetyCommunicate clearly with team members, shift leaders, and front-of-house staffKeep product levels stocked and alert leaders before shortages become problemsProperly use, clean, and care for kitchen equipmentParticipate in deep-cleaning, dishwashing, trash removal, and other essential restaurant-maintenance tasksArrive on time, in proper uniform, prepared to begin work at the scheduled start timeAccept coaching, follow direction, and contribute to a calm, respectful, team-oriented kitchenWhat Success Looks LikeYou will thrive here if you:Take pride in producing food correctly every time, even when it is busyWork with pace and focus without becoming carelessFollow recipes, procedures, safety rules, and leadership direction consistentlyKeep your station clean and organized throughout the shift—not only at closingNotice what needs to be prepared, stocked, cleaned, or communicated and act on itHandle feedback maturely and make adjustments quicklyAre dependable with attendance and schedulingTreat every coworker with respect, regardless of role or experience levelUnderstand that washing dishes, taking out trash, cleaning equipment, and completing closing tasks are essential parts of the jobBasic QualificationsMust meet the minimum hiring age required for the position and scheduled dutiesAbility to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with heat, noise, cold storage, cleaning chemicals, and changing prioritiesAbility to stand for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling within the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodation where requiredAbility to follow written and verbal directions accuratelyReliable transportation and dependable attendanceWillingness to work a schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, Saturdays, holidays, and peak business periods, based on restaurant needsKitchen or restaurant experience is helpful but not required; we will train team members who bring reliability, humility, work ethic, and a willingness to learnOur Kitchen StandardsWe expect every Kitchen Team Member to:Protect food safety and guest safety without exceptionMove with urgency while maintaining qualityKeep work areas clean, stocked, and organizedRespect the chain of command and follow proceduresTake ownership rather than blaming othersCommunicate problems early and help solve themBe dependable, coachable, and professionalLeave the restaurant and their station better than they found itPlease Apply If…You are looking for a professional, structured workplace with clear expectations and opportunity for growthYou take attendance, punctuality, cleanliness, teamwork, and guest service seriouslyYou can be coached and are willing to learn more than one positionYou are comfortable being active and productive throughout your shiftYou value respectful communication and want to contribute to a positive team cultureYou are willing to complete every part of the job, including cleaning, stocking, prep, side work, and closing dutiesLocation: Machesney Park (IL) 1505 West Lane Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115, USAReady to be part of a dynamic and motivated team at Chick-fil-A? Apply now and start your journey with us!BenefitsFlexible schedulePaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee discountReferral program Chick-fil-A