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Full Time Kitchen Team Member

Chick-fil-A Shelby at 74
Shelby, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

Join the Chick-fil-A Shelby team — one of the busiest in the nation. Our pace is fast, our standards are high, and every shift will push you to grow. We are open 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM, with openers arriving at 5:30 AM and closers finishing by 10:30 PM.

This isn’t the easiest job you’ll ever have — but it may be the most rewarding. If you’re ready to commit, work hard, and live out our purpose of “We Help Others Win,” this is your place.

The Kitchen at Chick-fil-A Shelby

At Chick-fil-A Shelby, excellence is never easy. We are one of the busiest Chick-fil-A restaurants in the nation, and the kitchen is the engine that makes it all possible.

From hand-breading chicken to preparing fresh produce, assembling salads, unloading trucks, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and keeping the kitchen running — the pace is relentless and the standards are exact. Every tray, every sandwich, every nugget matters.

It’s intense, it’s physical, and it will challenge you like no other job. But if you rise to it, you’ll find growth, purpose, and the pride of being part of something bigger.

Our Purpose: “We Help Others Win.”

Every shift is about more than just work — it’s about teamwork, growth, and creating excellent food experiences for our guests.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Consistency: You show up ready to deliver your best.
  • Pace: You thrive in a high-volume kitchen environment.
  • Commitment: Full-time means full commitment — reliability is essential.
  • Positive Attitude: You bring energy and optimism to every shift.
  • Feedback-Driven: You accept coaching from leaders and adjust quickly.
  • Team Spirit: You work together to make the load lighter.
  • Resilience: The demands are tough — and you rise to meet them.
  • Purpose-Driven: You believe in helping others win, no matter what.

Job Requirements:

  • 38–45 hours per week (Full-Time)
  • Available 5 days a week, including Fridays and Saturdays
  • On your feet 8–10 hours per day
  • Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds (trucks, supplies, equipment)
  • Comfortable working in a hot kitchen environment
  • High-energy, solutions-focused mindset

Core Responsibilities:

  • Hand-breading chicken to Chick-fil-A standards
  • Preparing produce and assembling salads
  • Cooking and preparing food with accuracy and speed
  • Unloading delivery trucks and organizing supplies
  • Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment
  • Performing trash runs and keeping the kitchen safe and clean
  • Operating Hours: We are open 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
  • Openers arrive at 5:30 AM to prepare for the day.
  • Closers finish by 10:30 PM after all responsibilities are complete.

Advancement opportunities are earned through performance and commitment — and only considered when openings are available.

Why Work With Us?

  • Competitive Pay based on performance and role
  • Half-Off Food while working
  • Sundays Off — guaranteed
  • Servant Leadership Culture — challenging but supportive
  • Advancement Opportunities — not automatic; only possible when openings exist and performance proves readiness
  • Be Part of a Winning Team — experience what it’s like to serve at one of the highest-performing restaurants in the country

Apply today and discover what it means to win together.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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