Kitchen, Full-Time Morning Shift

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 availabilityincluding mornings, nights, or weekendsthat 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

• 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