Kitchen Team Lead - Back of House (BOH)
About The Position
Chick-fil-A Cypress Ranch is seeking a skilled and dependable Kitchen Team Lead to support our Back of House operations. The Kitchen Team Lead is responsible for executing key kitchen processes, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting shift leaders by maintaining consistent food quality, service speed, and food safety standards. Ideal candidates have prior Chick-fil-A kitchen experience, strong technical skills in key BOH positions, and the ability to execute procedures with accuracy and speed. This role serves as the backbone of kitchen consistency and is a strong stepping stone into future leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- Chick-fil-A Back-of-House experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards
- Proven skill in core BOH positions (fryers, grill, boards, prep, breading, dishes)
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work 40+ hours
- Must be available weekends and open at 5:30 AM
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Strong understanding of food safety best practices
- Able to stand for 8-12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable using kitchen display systems and technology
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Chick-fil-A Back-of-House experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute Chick-fil-A kitchen procedures with speed, accuracy, and consistency
- Follow and model all Chick-fil-A food safety requirements
- Complete temperature checks, holding times, and label rotation accurately
- Support shift leadership by ensuring food quality, portion accuracy, and proper cook/hold times
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
- Assist with maintaining waste, throughput, and productivity targets
- Consistently perform station responsibilities across all BOH areas
- Ensure proper labeling, rotation, and food safety practices (FIFO, temp checks, etc.)
- Help maintain equipment cleanliness and functionality
- Model high performance and a strong work ethic
- Help train new kitchen team members on procedures and standards
- Communicate effectively with shift leaders and team members
Benefits
- Career Growth - Opportunities to progress into Team Leader and Leadership roles
- Health insurance options
- 401(k) with company match (eligibility terms apply)
- Chick-fil-A Scholarships (up to $2,500/year)
- Discounted meals
- Supportive, Positive Culture - Encouraging, team-focused environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
