Culinary Operations Team Member

Culinary Operations Team Member


Company
Chick-fil-A
Location
Staten Island, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
Job Summary:

At Chick-fil-A, the Culinary Operations Team Member role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Operator, team members gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving a great product in a friendly environment. Chick-fil-A is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary. As a BOH (Back of House) Culinary Operations Team Member, you will support the kitchen team, assemble food and drink orders quickly and accurately, and ensure each guest leaves with a smile. We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving customers. We will teach you everything else you need to know!

Responsibilities:
• Support the kitchen crew by promptly and accurately arranging food and beverage requests.
• Cultivate a tidy and systematic kitchen space to elevate food safety practices and maintain top-tier food quality.
• Thrive under pressure in a quick-paced environment, guaranteeing both speed and precision to meet Chick-fil-A's stringent quality criteria.
• Handle alterations or edits to orders promptly and efficiently.
• Aid in the preparation, cleanliness, and structuring of the kitchen and its surrounding regions.
• Stay vigilant in following the rules and protocols for food safety and cleanliness to avoid any potential health hazards.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Candidates must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Reliable means of transportation are a must for traveling to and from work.
• Skilled in operating kitchen tools, pans, and pots while navigating between elevated and lower storage spaces.
• Fundamental reading, writing, numerical, and verbal communication skills are a necessity.
• - Ability to thrive in a rapid, noisy, and hot work environment.
• Mobility is a key requirement when working different shifts.
• Proficient in managing pressure effectively and responding promptly to fluctuations.

Benefits:
• Tailored work hours to better suit individual personal responsibilities.
• Being part of a teamwork-driven and encouraging workplace.
• Opportunity for growth and development within Chick-fil-A.
• Pay rates that stand out, complemented by training opportunities for all roles.
• Food savings available to staff members.
• Learn significant proficiencies like teamwork, time handling, and customer care.

Company Information:

In our kitchens, we focus on fresh and simple ingredients. Since the beginning, weve served chicken that is whole breast meat, with no added fillers or hormones, and we bread it by hand in our restaurants. Produce is delivered fresh to our kitchens several times a week. Salads are chopped and prepared fresh throughout the day. Whole lemons are freshly squeezed in our restaurants and combined with pure cane sugar and water to make Chick-fil-A Lemonade® it's a simple process, but it's the only way we know to make it the best.

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