My journey at Chick-fil-A began the of fall of last year, soon after I turned sixteen. I wanted to work at Fairfield Coffee as a barista, but due to my age, I could not even receive an application. Jobs at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts seemed to be my next best option; but, Starbucks’ supervisor and I were in a serious game of phone tag and Dunkin Donuts never responded to any of my calls. So, after tiring of being ignored, I applied for a closing position at Chick-fil-A.
Previous to working at Chick-fil-A, I had spent my summer attending Harvard University’s Secondary School Program, a seven-week college immersion program where I made lifelong friendships, fell in love with my professors, and experienced true college moments like staying up late talking with my roommate only to wake up again at four in the morning to finish writing a paper for my Intro to Sociology class. While studying at Harvard I also discovered people who have a passion for what they were doing and learning. Christopher Queen, one of the most passionate professors I met while studying …show more content…
Once becoming a Certified Trainer, I was submerged into the subculture of Chick-fil-A. After gaining my new position, I could learn the principles and fundamental values that establish the positive environment that Chick-fil-A is notorious for. One biblical principle essential to every transaction taken at Chick-fil-A is Second Mile Service. The three acts of mandatory Second Mile Services include taking large orders to the guest cars, helping high needs guest, and completing table touch ins. When done, Second Mile Service can enrich the lives of strangers. As a teenager employed by Christian values, I could see the impact strangers can have in each other lives by completing simple tasks such as speaking with a smile, refreshing beverages, or remembering a frequent guest name can touch the hearts of
Previous to working at Chick-fil-A, I had spent my summer attending Harvard University’s Secondary School Program, a seven-week college immersion program where I made lifelong friendships, fell in love with my professors, and experienced true college moments like staying up late talking with my roommate only to wake up again at four in the morning to finish writing a paper for my Intro to Sociology class. While studying at Harvard I also discovered people who have a passion for what they were doing and learning. Christopher Queen, one of the most passionate professors I met while studying …show more content…
Once becoming a Certified Trainer, I was submerged into the subculture of Chick-fil-A. After gaining my new position, I could learn the principles and fundamental values that establish the positive environment that Chick-fil-A is notorious for. One biblical principle essential to every transaction taken at Chick-fil-A is Second Mile Service. The three acts of mandatory Second Mile Services include taking large orders to the guest cars, helping high needs guest, and completing table touch ins. When done, Second Mile Service can enrich the lives of strangers. As a teenager employed by Christian values, I could see the impact strangers can have in each other lives by completing simple tasks such as speaking with a smile, refreshing beverages, or remembering a frequent guest name can touch the hearts of