Kitchen Staff (CA-Hayward)

Dough Zone Restaurant Group; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee discount programs

Paid sick leave

Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Job summary

A restaurant group in Hayward, CA is seeking kitchen staff for various responsibilities including food preparation, equipment operation, and maintaining kitchen standards. Candidates should have experience in a high-volume kitchen environment and the ability to lift heavy items. This role offers competitive pay and benefits such as medical insurance and 401(k) matching, along with opportunities for growth and promotion from within.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a cook, chef, or in a similar role within a high-volume production kitchen or food service environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to lift items over 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen manager in daily operations.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (knead dough, make fillings, handle raw materials).
• Follow SOPs to prepare and cook food.
• Ensure proper storage of food and other items.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and workstations.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Adhere to sanitation and food production codes.

Skills

Preferred experience in a kitchen environment

Fluency in English

Ability to lift items over 30 lbs

Job description

Kitchen Staff

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time), 401(k) with company matching, employee discount programs, paid sick leave, and opportunities for growth and career advancement. Promotion from within and training are available.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen manager in daily operations.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (knead dough, make fillings, handle raw materials).
• Follow SOPs to prepare and cook food.
• Ensure proper storage of food and other items.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and workstations.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Adhere to sanitation and food production codes.

Dishwasher Duties

• Fast‑paced dish cleaning.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, appliances, and workstations.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a cook, chef, or in a similar role within a high‑volume production kitchen or food service environment.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to lift items over 30 lbs.

Work Site

• Address: 1725 Addison Way, Hayward, CA 94544.
• Shift Hours: 35–40 hours per week (including weekend shifts).

*Dough Zone USA and Moji Food are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA and Moji Food participate in the E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.