Kitchen Team Member

Work in a Kitchen That Runs with Excellence

Chick-fil-A West Sanford is locally owned and operated in Sanford, Florida. Our kitchen is the engine of our business. We operate with high standards, strong teamwork, and a commitment to food quality and safety. We are building a back-of-house team that takes pride in precision, speed, and consistency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow in responsibility and leadership, this is the place for you.

We are closed on Sundays, so every team member has a guaranteed day off each week.

Position Overview

As a Kitchen Team Member, you will prepare and assemble food safely, accurately, and efficiently in a high-volume quick-service environment. You will work closely with fellow team members to maintain food quality, speed of service, and operational excellence.

No experience required — we provide structured, paid training.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare chicken, sandwiches, and other menu items to Chick-fil-A standards
• Follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all prep and cooking areas
• Manage ticket flow during high-volume meal periods
• Restock and rotate inventory properly
• Communicate clearly with front-of-house team members

Schedule & Availability

• Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
• Part-Time (15–29 hours/week)
• Morning prep shifts available (as early as 5:30 AM)
• Afternoon and closing shifts available
• Friday and Saturday availability preferred
• Closed every Sunday

Consistent availability and reliability are highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay

• $15.00 – $19.00 per hour based on availability, role, and experience
• Clear advancement opportunities

Benefits for Eligible Team Members

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Scholarship opportunities through Chick-fil-A’s Remarkable Futures program
• Paid training and leadership development

Additional Perks

• Meal benefits during shifts
• Stable, year-round employment
• Leadership pathway for high performers
• Structured performance expectations

Who We’re Looking For

Required

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work with urgency and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Preferred

• Previous kitchen or food preparation experience
• Open availability
• Interest in long-term growth

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to perform repetitive motions

Growth Path

High-performing Kitchen Team Members have opportunities to advance into:

• Trainer
• Shift Leader
• Kitchen Leader
• Senior Leadership roles

We intentionally develop leaders from within.

If you are dependable, hardworking, and take pride in doing things the right way — we want to meet you.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay

• Other

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other