Kitchen Prep - Full Time and Part Time - Urgently Hiring

Kitchen Prep At Chick-fil-A Power & McKellips, every role matters — and the Kitchen Prep position is one of the most essential in ensuring craveable food, operational excellence, and a smooth day for both BOH and FOH. Prep Team Members safeguard food safety, set the pace for the kitchen, and make sure our team has everything needed to serve guests with speed, accuracy, and care.

Kitchen Prep Team Members are expected to:

Model a positive, professional attitude every shift

Maintain excellent grooming and hygiene

Demonstrate reliability, consistency, and attention to detail

Protect food safety and cleanliness at every step

Live out our purpose: To build leaders with servant's hearts and be the most caring restaurant in the East Valley

The Kitchen Prep Team Member prepares ingredients, organizes product, and supports the BOH team to ensure each shift is set up for success. This role emphasizes accuracy, pace, food safety, and organization. Prep directly impacts throughput, accuracy, and food quality by following recipes, adhering to portioning standards, and supporting BOH production needs.

This role is foundational to two pillars of Winning Hearts Every Day: Craveable Food and Operational Excellence.

Preparation & Organization Prepare produce, fruit, salads, and ingredients according to Chick-fil-A specifications

Follow all recipes, portioning standards, and labeling requirements

Communicate product levels, shortages, or quality concerns to BOH leadership

Food Safety & Cleanliness Execute all prep tasks in alignment with Food Safety 5

Follow FIFO rotation and ensure proper storage of all TCS items

Perform and document daily temperature checks

Maintain a clean, sanitized prep area throughout the shift

Follow dishwashing, sanitation, and cleaning procedures

Operational Support Set up BOH stations with accurate, fresh product before peak periods

Assist BOH team members during high-volume times when needed

Communicate needs clearly with Shift Leaders and ADs

Immediately notify leadership of any equipment, product, or quality issues

Support transitions between breakfast, lunch, and evening periods through accurate prep

Team & Culture Work collaboratively with BOH and FOH team members

Support a positive, encouraging kitchen environment

Take ownership of tasks and follow directions from Shift Leaders

Show initiative by staying ahead of needs and anticipating bottlenecks

Requirements Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 lbs

Able to stand for extended periods

Available to work at least 4-5 shifts per week

Saturday availability required

Strong attention to detail and time management

Willingness to learn and follow Chick-fil-A systems and standards

Demonstrates reliability and professional communication

Measurement of Success Prep completed accurately and on time for each daypart

Food Safety 5 followed with 95%+ compliance

Appropriate product levels are maintained with minimal waste

Cleanliness standards consistently upheld (BOH Elite)

Strong teamwork and positive culture feedback

Smooth daypart transitions and reduced bottlenecks during peak periods

Winning Hearts Every Day Prep Team Members play a vital role in how we Win Moments and Win Hearts.

You will:

Win Moments by providing fresh, accurate ingredients that support smooth BOH execution

Win Hearts by ensuring food safety, quality, and consistency

Protect the guest experience through excellence in prep and organization

Support our vision: To be the most caring restaurant in the East Valley by showing care in meaningful ways

Position type: Shifts Available from Monday to Saturday

Part-Time Employees must have Friday and Saturday availability

Full-Time Employee must have Open Availability for Day Shift or Evening Shift

Work schedule 8 hour shift

Weekend availability

Monday to Friday

Benefits Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching