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Popeye's
Vallejo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

Job Summary

Join our dynamic food service team and bring your passion for hospitality and culinary excellence to a vibrant environment! As a Food Service Associate, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences through attentive customer service, precise food preparation, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. Your energetic approach will ensure every guest feels welcomed, valued, and satisfied. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills while contributing to a lively, fast-paced setting that celebrates quality and hospitality.

Duties

  • Provide friendly, in-person customer service by greeting guests, taking orders, and ensuring their dining experience exceeds expectations
  • Prepare food items according to established recipes and safety standards, including basic food handling and culinary techniques
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, mixers, and food processors
  • Maintain cleanliness by regularly sanitizing work surfaces, utensils, and equipment following food safety sanitizing procedures
  • Assist with food presentation and plating to ensure visual appeal aligns with quality standards
  • Process cash transactions accurately using POS (Point of Sale) systems while handling weights and measurements with precision
  • Support catering events or special functions by setting up stations, serving guests, and managing dietary requirements as needed

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in fine dining or restaurant environments is highly preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures
  • Experience with food preparation, serving, and handling a variety of cuisines including catering or dietary aide roles
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently with manual handling skills
  • Strong customer service skills with a friendly, professional demeanor in in-person interactions
  • Basic math skills for processing transactions and measuring ingredients accurately
  • Familiarity with wine knowledge or beverage service is a plus but not required
  • Previous experience working with POS systems and processing cash transactions is advantageous
  • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality setting

Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! We value energetic individuals who thrive on teamwork, attention to detail, and creating welcoming environments for every guest. Whether you’re sharpening your culinary skills or providing outstanding customer service, this role offers growth opportunities within the vibrant world of food service.

Pay: $22.69 - $27.33 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Job Training, Reduced or Flexible Hours

Salary : $23 - $27

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