Guest-Focused Kitchen Associate | Cajun Fast-Cook

Popeyes - 11580 - Manteca; West Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Popeyes - 11580 - Manteca is seeking a Kitchen Main who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering great Guest experiences. You will greet Guests, assist with orders, and ensure food quality and safety while supporting a collaborative team.

This role emphasizes learning all areas of restaurant operations, working multiple stations, and showing up for shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. No advanced degree required; enthusiasm and reliability matter most.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact positively with Guests and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn all areas and work multiple stations.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Less than high school education, or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets Guests with a smile while receiving orders and processing payments
• Prepares and packages food and drink products
• Maintains restaurant cleanliness including dining room, restroom & exterior
• Maintains health and safety standards in work areas
• Demonstrate knowledge of the brand and menu items
• Check food quality and food temperature throughout the day to ensure the food is fresh and safe to serve
• Unloads and stocks inventory items as needed
• Prompt and regular attendance on assigned shifts
• Acts with integrity and honesty, and promotes the culture of Popeyes

Skills

Guest interaction

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Education

Less than high school or equivalent

Job description

Popeyes - 11580 - Manteca is seeking a Kitchen Main who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering great Guest experiences. You will greet Guests, assist with orders, and ensure food quality and safety while supporting a collaborative team.

This role emphasizes learning all areas of restaurant operations, working multiple stations, and showing up for shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. No advanced degree required; enthusiasm and reliability matter most.