Kitchen 1

Paycom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

50% takeout discount

Competitive wages

Promotions from within

Flexible schedule

Job summary

California Chicken Café is hiring for a kitchen associate in Los Angeles. The role involves preparing scratch-made recipes, keeping the back of house clean and organized, and ensuring all foods are stored and labeled per CA health standards.

Ideal candidates are at least 18, speak basic English, and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Training includes a CA Food Handlers course, with opportunities for growth and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pass California Food Handlers course and test.
• Able to understand and speak basic English.
• Must enjoy and succeed in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare California Chicken Café's scratch-made recipes and ensure back kitchen & facilities are clean, neat, and organized.
• Follow assigned production lists accurately and efficiently.
• Use manual or electronic appliances to prep and process food.
• Store and label foods according to Health Department regulations and company policy.
• Read, comprehend, and execute recipes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and properly stocked restaurant.
• Make and package guest food orders.
• Communicate any issues with food quality, equipment, or work environment.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Education

Food Handlers Certification (CA)

Job description

WageStarting at $20.00/hourDepartmentProductionReports toKitchen SupervisorTerms of EmploymentFull Time or Part TimeOverall ResponsibilitiesPrepare California Chicken Café's famous scratch made recipes and ensure the restaurant's back kitchen & facilities are clean, neat, and organized.Key Areas of ResponsibilitiesMaintain a positive and friendly work environment while adhering and applying the company’s core valuesFollow assigned production lists accurately and efficientlyUse manual or electronic appliances to prep and process foodStore and label foods according to Health Department regulations and company policyRead, comprehend, and execute recipesMaintain a clean, sanitized, and properly stocked restaurantMake and package guest food ordersStrong communication regarding any issues with food quality, equipment, and work environmentRead and adhere to all company policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedQualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderMust attend and pass California Chicken Café Road to Success class within first month of hirePrevious restaurant experience preferredAble to understand and speak basic EnglishMust enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environmentMust pass Food Handlers course and test in compliance with CA state law requirementsMust be authorized to work in the United StatesPhysical RequirementsPerform duties that require standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, twisting, climbing, lifting/carrying (up to 25 lbs. individually), constant gripping/grasping, and moving throughout the restaurant for 4-10 hours per shift, up to 6 shifts per weekWork Conditions/HoursHours will vary in accordance with business necessity, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and/or holidays.Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, steam, and smoke.Works with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment typical of a restaurant kitchenBenefitsFree meal during the working shift50% discount on takeout and cateringCompetitive wages - Earn more when you learn moreWage structure includes incremental pay increases at key employment milestonesLeadership opportunities – We value promoting from within the teamFlexible scheduleReferral programMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance available for eligible employees401k with company match for eligible employees