FOOD PREP ASSOCIATE - Morning Shift

EMERALD COAST SOURDOUGH & CO LLC; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Employee discounts

Weekly direct deposit payroll

Tip pool - Cash & Credit Cards

Job summary

EMERALD COAST SOURDOUGH & CO LLC in Panama City Beach, FL is hiring a Part-Time Early Morning Food Preparation Associate. You will prepare vegetables, slice meats, and assemble salads and spreads for four workstations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to support our breakfast service.

The role requires reliability, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced kitchen. Training and advancement opportunities are offered as part of our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Food preparation experience preferred; commercial slicer experience is a plus.
• Arrive on time and ready to work early (8:00 AM start).
• Able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh vegetables and stock for 4 sandwich preparation workstations.
• Slice meats on a Hobart slicer and portion ingredients per guidelines.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, and spreads following approved recipes.
• Label and store prepared items properly and maintain cleanliness throughout the shift.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

Hobart slicer

Job description

Benefits:

• Tip Pool - Cash & Credit Cards
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

JOIN THE TEAM BRINGING SOURDOUGH & CO. TO FLORIDA!

NOW HIRING FOOD PREPARATION TEAM MEMBERS FOR MORNING SHIFT - PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA - BREAKFAST POINT AREA

Food Prep for Sandwich Makers • Salad Makers • Bread Bakers

Be part of something special! Help us open the first Sourdough & Co. franchise in Florida!

Sourdough & Co. is bringing its fresh, flavorful menu and welcoming atmosphere to Panama City Beach, and we are building a team of 15 enthusiastic, dependable, and customer-focused people who want to be part of something exciting.

We are looking for team members who take pride in preparing delicious food with high-quality ingredients, enjoy working in a fast-paced restaurant, and understand that exceptional customer service is what brings people back again and again.

Our goal is simple: Serve outstanding food, make every guest feel welcome, and create the kind of experience that makes people want to return several times a week!

OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY: EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our philosophy: Every customer should leave feeling that we appreciated their business and look forward to serving them again.

Are you dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and ready to start your day early? Sourdough & Co. is looking for a reliable Part-Time Food Preparation Associate to help prepare our kitchen for a successful day of serving fresh, delicious food.

This is a critical position that directly impacts the success of our entire kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing fresh vegetables, slicing sandwich meats, making signature sandwich salads and spreads, and stocking ingredients for our 4 sandwich preparation workstations.

Our sandwich makers depend on you to have everything properly prepared, portioned, labeled, stored, and ready when the restaurant opens for service. Your ability to arrive on time, follow recipes accurately, and complete preparation tasks efficiently is essential.

Food Preparation & Commercial Slicing

• Arrive on time by 8:00 AM for every scheduled shift and be ready to begin work promptly. COMPLETE TASKS AND FINISH SHIFT LATE MORNING OR BY EARLY AFTERNOON!
• Wash and prepare fresh vegetables, including lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
• Operate a commercial Hobart automatic slicer to slice sandwich meats and other approved ingredients according to established specifications. MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER.
• Follow required slice thicknesses, portion sizes, and preparation guidelines for each product.
• Prepare, portion, organize, and replenish ingredients needed to support 4 sandwich preparation workstations.
• Ensure all 4 workstations have the ingredients and supplies necessary for efficient service.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages to management before they affect service.

Following recipes accurately is a critical requirement of this position.

• Prepare chicken salad, tuna salad, chicken pesto, and other menu items according to Sourdough & Co.'s approved recipes and preparation guidelines.
• Carefully measure ingredients and follow the specified quantities, mixing procedures, portion sizes, and preparation instructions.
• Maintain consistency so every batch meets the restaurant's established standards for taste, texture, quality, and appearance.
• Never substitute ingredients or change a recipe without management approval.
• Prepare the correct quantities needed for the day's anticipated business and the requirements of all 4 sandwich workstations.
• Portion prepared products into appropriate food-safe containers.
• Label every prepared item accurately, including the product name, preparation date and time when required, and applicable use-by information.
• Store prepared foods promptly at the required safe temperatures and in designated locations.
• Follow food safety procedures for temperature control, allergen awareness, cross-contamination prevention, and product rotation.
• Ensure prepared products are properly stored and available for use during the approved service period.
• Communicate promptly with management if ingredients, prepared products, or supplies are running low

• Complete required food preparation before the busiest service periods begin.
• Prioritize tasks according to management's daily preparation checklist and the needs of all 4 workstations.
• Ensure sandwich makers have the ingredients, sliced meats, vegetables, salads, and spreads they need to prepare customer orders without unnecessary delays.
• Organize ingredients so they are easy to identify, access, and replenish.
• Maintain communication with the sandwich-making team about preparation progress and any shortages.
• Work efficiently without sacrificing recipe accuracy, food quality, cleanliness, or safety.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through without constant reminders.

Cleaning, Sanitation & End-of-Shift Responsibilities

• Keep food preparation surfaces clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift.
• Clean and sanitize utensils, cutting boards, equipment, and work surfaces according to restaurant procedures.
• Clean the commercial slicer according to manufacturer instructions and established safety procedures.
• Follow required safe shutdown and blade-handling procedures before cleaning slicer equipment.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store all utensils and equipment after use.
• Properly store ingredients and prepared foods at the required temperatures.
• Leave the preparation area clean, orderly, and ready for the next day's operations.
• WHY JOIN SOURDOUGH & CO.?
  • Help launch the first Sourdough & Co. franchise in Florida.
  • Become an essential member of a team committed to fresh food and excellent customer service.
  • Develop valuable commercial kitchen and food preparation skills.
  • Work in an environment that values reliability, teamwork, cleanliness, and quality.
  • Make a direct contribution to the restaurant's daily success.
• POSITION DETAILS
  • Position: Part-Time Early Morning Food Preparation Associate
  • Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM on scheduled days COMPLETE TASKS AND FINISH SHIFT LATE MORNING OR BY EARLY AFTERNOON
  • Employment Type: Part-time
  • Experience: Food preparation experience preferred; commercial slicer experience is a plus.
  • Training: Training on recipes, preparation standards, and equipment will be provided as applicable.

• We need someone our team can count on every scheduled day. Your preparation work is the foundation that allows our sandwich makers to serve customers efficiently and deliver the quality Sourdough & Co. promises.
• Restaurant experience is a plus, but the right attitude matters most. We welcome applicants with food service experience as well as motivated candidates who are eager to learn.

Join a Team That Values People

We believe great restaurants are built by people who care about the food they serve, the customers they meet, and the teammates they work alongside.

Grow With Us

As our restaurant establishes itself and our team develops, dependable employees who demonstrate initiative, leadership, and a commitment to excellence will have the opportunity to build their skills and take on additional responsibilities.

THE PEOPLE WE WANT TO HIRE

We are not simply looking for people to fill kitchen positions. We are looking for team members who want to contribute to a restaurant known for great food, friendly service, and a genuine commitment to its customers.

If you believe that doing the little things right makes a big difference, you may be exactly who we are looking for.

READY TO JOIN US?

We are hiring 15 team members for our new Sourdough & Co. restaurant in Panama City Beach, Florida!