Front End Associate

Chick-fil-A

Prospect Heights, IL, 60070

Other

29 May 2026

Description
Requirements:

-Must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, including Fridays & Saturdays

-Proficient organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

-Active listening and effective communication skills

-Be able to put guests first, work well in a team environment, maintain a positive attitude and desire to continuously improve

Benefits include:

-Scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000, $2,500, or $25,000 / year

-After 1 year of employment you can be eligible for 3% salary contribution into Simple IRA

-Eligible for corporate discounts via partnerships with companies across different industries (Can share details upon inquiry)

-Up to $2,500 in free employee meals per year

-Ability to move up into leadership roles within the company

-Sundays off!

-401k

Responsibilities on shift include:

-Following all food safety & sanitation standards set by Chick-fil-A Inc. as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

-Be willing to grow and have expertise in the areas of Chick-fil-A menu items, guest experience and other standard procedures

-2nd Mile Service, Grow with Care

-Core 4 applied in every guest interaction

-Anticipate and respond to guest concerns and/or complaints

-Consistently deliver unforgettable experience for guests being served through any part of the restaurant

Requirements

Must be at least 14 years of age upon hire date
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must have a source of reliable transportation
Ability to handle all equipment, pans, pots, navigating shelving both high and low
Reading, writing, and basic math and verbal communication skills required
Works in hot, noisy and fast paced environment
Mobility required during shifts
Must work well under pressure
Must be able to respond to changes or edits to orders quickly and efficiently
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to work year round

Company Information
In our kitchens, we focus on fresh and simple ingredients. And we always have. Since the beginning, we've served chicken that is whole breast meat, with no added fillers or hormones, and we bread it by hand in our restaurants. Produce is delivered fresh to our kitchens several times a week. Salads are chopped and prepared fresh throughout the day. It may not be the easy way, but it's the only way we know.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Chick-fil-A emphasize hospitality-based hiring?

A) Yes, guest interaction is a core hiring focus.

Q) Are roles structured around front-of-house and back-of-house teams?

A) Yes, responsibilities are divided between service and kitchen teams.

Q) Is faith-based culture part of employment?

A) Work culture reflects company values but roles are open to all applicants.

Q) Are leadership roles location-operator driven?

A) Yes, individual operators manage leadership hiring.

Q) Are Sunday closures consistent across all locations?

A) Yes, restaurants are closed on Sundays.