BACK OF KITCHEN COORDINATOR
Chick-fil-A Gandy | Full-Time Leadership Role
Are you a kitchen leader who thrives in high-volume environments and holds yourself to a higher standard? At Chick-fil-A Gandy, we are building a high-performance team that values urgency, food safety, precision, and leadership development. Our Back of Kitchen Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence and developing future leaders in the kitchen. This is not just a shift lead role. This is a leadership development position with real responsibility and growth opportunity.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Operational Excellence
- Lead food preparation and cooking to Chick-fil-A quality standards
- Oversee raw chicken prep, freezer and refrigerator inventory freshness
- Maintain cooking times and product consistency
- Ensure the kitchen is fully stocked and set up for peak hours
- Manage opening and handoff processes for AM/PM transitions
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Enforce food safety, labeling, rotation, and temperature compliance
- Oversee equipment cleanliness and maintenance (fryers, grills, breading area)
- Ensure proper filter lock-outs, boil-outs, FIFO & LEAN procedures
- Maintain OSHA and health department standards
Kitchen Leadership
- Supervise and coach back-of-house team members
- Train new hires in preparation techniques and safety protocols
- Set the tone for urgency, accountability, and teamwork
- Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks in real time
- Support catering, curbside, and 3rd-party execution during high volume
Shift Leadership
- Act as key holder and lead closing procedures
- Communicate effectively with Directors and front-of-house leadership
Who We’re Looking For
- 1–2+ years of kitchen or food service experience (leadership preferred)
- Experience in high-volume environments
- Strong understanding of food safety and preparation standards
- Ability to lead under pressure and solve problems quickly
- High attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable transportation
- Commitment to Chick-fil-A’s CORE 4 (Smile, Eye Contact, Speak Enthusiastically, “My Pleasure”)
Why Join Chick-fil-A Gandy?
We are serious about development and culture. This role is designed for individuals who want to grow into higher leadership positions.
Benefits Include:
- Flexible scheduling (Closed Sundays)
- Competitive pay
- 401k eligibility
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- Scholarship opportunities
- Up to $20/day in meal credits
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Day shift
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training