Kitchen Coordinator

Kitchen Coordinator at Chick-fil-A

Are you passionate about using your leadership skills within a company that values making a difference in the community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-oriented role? If so, we'd love for you to apply for the Kitchen Coordinator position with Chick-fil-A West Wichita!

As a Kitchen Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in providing leadership in day-to-day back-of-house operations and supporting the Director team to create business goals and strategies. This individual is an expert in all aspects of the kitchen and is heavily involved in areas such as scheduling, ordering product, training, and confronting poor performance or behavior.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Maple & Ridge, 7320 W Taft St, Wichita, KS 67209, USA

Kitchen Coordinator Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations (Note: This is a highly operational role with 50% of time or more dedicated to this.)
• Train new employees on back-of-house procedures
• Coach Shift Leaders to run smooth and efficient shifts
• Provide constructive feedback to the team
• Maintain high quality standards for all menu items and ensure food preparation is properly executed according to the Chick-fil-A LEAN requirements
• Ensure the automatic holding system is followed by all kitchen staff
• Assist with catering order fulfillment
• Participate in inventory counts
• Monitor product quantities and communicate any ordering needs
• Inspect equipment and communicate any maintenance needs
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Collaborate with leaders to create and execute organizational goals
• Actively participate in bi-weekly leadership meetings
• Analyze guest feedback scores that pertain to food quality such as taste and temperature
• Assist with back-of-house scheduling

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 18 years of age upon hire date
• Eligible to legally perform work in the United States
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to employees
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Strong shift awareness and decision-making skills
• Customer service mentality and an eagerness to go the second mile for guests
• Respectful toward all guests and employees
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
• Education: High school degree or higher (Associate's preferred)
• Preferred: 1-2 years of leadership experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching program (Begins after one year of employment for eligible employees)
• Free employee meal and beverage on shift and catering discounts
• Scholarship opportunities
• Free college tuition through Point University
• Sundays off