Associate - 1

Calif Chicken Cafe • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate prepares California Chicken Café’s scratch-made menu items accurately and efficiently. The role involves preparing and packaging guest orders, using manual or electronic appliances to prepare and process food, and storing and labeling food in accordance with Health Department regulations and company policy. Associates help maintain a clean, sanitized, properly stocked restaurant and a positive, friendly work environment while following company values, recipes, policies, and procedures. They communicate issues involving food quality, equipment, or the work environment and perform other duties as assigned.

The position is based at the Calif Chicken Cafe - Venice location in Venice, California, and reports to the Assistant General Manager. Hours vary according to business needs and may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or holidays. The role involves working in a restaurant kitchen with exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, steam, smoke, and hot, cold, or hazardous equipment. The posting lists full-time or part-time terms of employment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must attend and pass the California Chicken Café Road to Success class within the first month of hire.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must pass the Food Handler course and test in compliance with California state law requirements.
• Must be fully documented to work in the United States.
• Must be passionate about food and hospitality.
• Must be friendly, upbeat, and cooperative.
• Must enjoy and succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of previous restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scratch-made menu items accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a positive and friendly work environment while applying the company’s core values.
• Make and package guest food orders.
• Use manual or electronic appliances to prepare 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.
• Communicate issues regarding food quality, equipment, and the work environment.
• Read and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free meal during the working shift.
• 50% discount on takeout and catering.
• Competitive wages, with opportunities to earn more through learning.
• Incremental pay increases at key employment milestones.
• Leadership opportunities and promotion from within.
• Flexible schedule.
• Referral program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with company match for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed