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Food Safety Internship

Athens, GA · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Athens Chick-fil-A Food Safety & Quality Internship Position Description Proposed Start Date: August 2026 Overview * Report directly to Food Safety Director and Kitchen Managers * Assist in ...

Chick-fil-A

Food Safety Internship

Athens, GA

$10 - $12/hr

Athens Chick-fil-A Food Safety & Quality Internship Position Description Proposed Start Date: August 2026 Overview Report directly to Food Safety Director and Kitchen Managers Assist in maintaining ...

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Food Safety Internship

Chick-fil-A

Athens, GA • On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Chick-fil-A rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 7,610 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Athens Chick-fil-A Food Safety & Quality Internship

Position Description

Proposed Start Date: August 2026

Overview

• Report directly to Food Safety Director and Kitchen Managers

• Assist in maintaining food quality and food safety standards

• 5-10 hr/week dedicated to food safety and quality responsibilities

• 10-15 hr/week dedicated to Back of House Operations

• Paid internship – $10 to $12/hr

• Duration: One semester with the possibility to extend

• Earn 3 credit hours for FDST 3910

• Internship available at Beechwood and Barnett Shoals locations

Candidate Requirements

• Actively pursuing a degree in Food Science from the University of Georgia

• Able to work 20 hr/week, primarily between 2 PM – 10 PM

• Undergraduate students 2nd year and above preferred

Roles & Responsibilities

Food Quality (10%)

• Perform eRQAs (food quality assessments) a minimum of three times per week and share corresponding data along with recommended corrective actions in a weekly email to Food Safety Director

• Perform Mock Quality Improvement Visit one week prior to quarterly scheduled inspections and share results with Back of House Leadership

• Support Kitchen Manager by coaching fellow Team Members to maintain good food quality practices

Food Safety (20%)

• Complete SAFE Daily Critical Assessments three times per week and share corresponding data along with recommended corrective actions in a weekly email to Food Safety Director

• Earn ServSafe Manager Certification

• Complete monthly Mock Health Inspections and share data providing required corrective actions to Food Safety Director and other store leaders

• Complete 6.10.2.6.10 Food Safety Checklist at least 3 times per week and take required corrective actions – Summarize findings in weekly email to Food Safety Director

• Collaborate with Food Safety Director in developing and enhancing food safety systems in the restaurant

• Support Kitchen Manager by coaching fellow Team Members to maintain good food safety practices

Professional Development (10%)

• Prepare weekly email updates for Food Safety Director summarizing food quality and safety findings and corrective actions taken

• Routine meetings and professional development with Food Safety Director

Operations (50%)

• Work as a Back of House Team Member 10-15 hr/week

• Model excellent food safety and food quality practices while working in operations

• Provide feedback and innovation to management in regard to improving food safety and quality in the restaurant

Benefits

• Closed on Sundays

• Free meal during each shift

• Flexible scheduling

• Scholarship opportunities available

For more information contact Will Swan (HR Director) at will@athenschickfila.com.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.

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About Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A, based in Atlanta, GA, US, is a well-known company in the quick-service restaurant industry. The company's official website is chick-fil-a.com. Chick-fil-A specializes in freshly prepared chicken sandwiches and other delicious chicken meals. It was founded by Truett Cathy in 1946, initially as a diner named 'The Dwarf Grill'. In 1967, the first Chick-fil-A restaurant was established. Today, Chick-fil-A operates more than 2,400 restaurants across the U.S. The core values of the company include integrity, excellence, continuous improvement, and caring. The mission of Chick-fil-A is to "Be America's best quick-service restaurant." The company prides itself on providing high-quality food and service, fostering a positive dining experience, and giving back to the communities they serve. Notable achievements include pioneering in-mall fast food and introducing the original boneless chicken sandwich.

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Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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