Like I mentioned in my previous blog, things at Cheeburger Cheeburger were not going like I was hoping. I knew I needed a backup plan. In a perfect world, I would have seen a sign posted at a church that read "Help Wanted: Children's Pastor with A LOT of experience. Inquire within!" But we know the world is certainly not perfect and although that would have been awesome, there are many hurdles you need to go over to get hired at a church. Not too many churches will take a gamble on a children's pastor who is separated from his wife. I always knew that my experience at Chick Fil A would help me tremendously. The Port Jefferson location was the first to open on Long Island (in October 2015) but it was no where near the Cheeburger restaurant. Two other Chick Fil A's opened on Long Island in November 2016.....Hicksville and Commack. Hicksville was out of my way heading west and Commack was a perfect place to apply. It was right on my way home. On my way home I stopped by to speak with a manager and was told to apply online. Within a few days I received a call from a gentleman named Fred Winter. I met Fred and other Commack team members when they trained at our Port Jefferson location. Fred and I set up an interview and I was hired. My first day was May 24th.
Returning to Chick Fil A after a two month absence was weird. I was hired as a team member not a manager and I was okay with that. I worked mornings because they knew I had experience opening. It was fun getting to know my new team members. I'm sure some of the kids wondered who this gray haired dude was. I worked mostly on register and dining room and sometimes window. I will have to admit I was surprised how much I forgot (like how to make a shake) but loved the challenge of working hard. I do want to say that working at Chick Fil A is a great job and if you have a teen in your home looking for a job, give CFA a shot. The core values are amazing as well as the amazing atmosphere. They will not only learn a lot about the restaurant business but will experience great life lessons. As I am writing this, I am now full time with this amazing company but I did come close to leaving in September. I'll keep you in suspense and share that after next weeks Thanksgiving blog!
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
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