Kitchen 1

Paycom; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

50% discount on takeout & catering

Competitive wages

Leadership opportunities — promotefrom

Flexible schedule

Job summary

California Chicken Café in Santa Monica, CA is hiring for a production-focused role. You will prepare scratch-made recipes and ensure the back kitchen and facilities stay clean, neat, and organized. The position accepts both full-time and part-time schedules and requires adherence to health regulations and safety practices.

Candidates should be at least 18, pass the CA Food Handlers exam, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual or basic English skills are acceptable.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass California Chicken Café Road to Success class within first month of hire.
• Must pass Food Handlers course and test in CA state law requirements.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.
• Able to understand and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare California Chicken Café's famous scratch made recipes and keep the back kitchen clean and organized.
• Follow production lists accurately and efficiently.
• Store and label foods per Health Department regulations and company policy.
• Read, comprehend and execute recipes.
• Make and package guest food orders.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized restaurant and proper stock.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and adhere to company core values.
• Communicate effectively regarding issues with food quality, equipment, and work environment.

Skills

Food handling

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Road to Success class

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