Kitchen Team Member

Encinitas, CA

Job Description – Heart of House (Kitchen) 

Our kitchen staff is truly the heart of our restaurant. Some of the possible roles include: fresh produce prep, preparing fresh salads, breading fresh chicken, cooking and grilling chicken, assembling sandwiches, cooking waffle fries, baking biscuits and more.

You’ll work in an environment where you are part of a team who cares about you, where you are appreciated, and where your contributions provide satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. 

At Chick-fil-A Encinitas, the team member role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. 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 we would love to meet you in person at our little slice of heaven in the heart of Encinitas. It will be our pleasure to tell you about the team member experience.

Working at Chick-fil-A Encinitas can lead to a rewarding and significant career at the restaurant, with Chick-fil-A Inc, or it can be a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A.

Flexible Hours 

You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school or sports teams. We will try to arrange your work schedule around them.

Closed Sundays 

All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends.

Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Operator 

The Operator is an independent business person, responsible for the operation of the restaurant, who invests time in his or her employees, teaching them important business skills for the future.

Competitive Pay 

Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills. We start our full-time kitchen staff at $17.50 per hour. Part-time availability starts at $17.00. We say starting because we have tremendous opportunities for personal, professional, and financial development. Team Leaders (Shift Leads) earn $20/hour with Directors and Restaurant Leaders earning even more.

It is a Great Place to Work 

At Chick-fil-A, our Operator considers his team members to be more than just employees, they are a highly valued part of our Chick-fil-A restaurant. Our high retention rate is proof that team members really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A.

No Experience Is Necessary 

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving customers. We will teach you everything else you need to know.

Leadership Development

No matter if Chick-fil-A is your career destination or simply part of your journey, we provide opportunities and programs to foster your personal and professional growth. We strive to promote from within, and our mission is to build leaders who impact our community and beyond. The question really comes down to how much you want to grow.