What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Truck Staff position at Praise Cheeses! Food Truck?
- Position: Food Truck Staff
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Pay: $18–$20 per hour shared tips, depending on experience
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Reports To: Food Truck Owner / Food Truck Lead
About the Position
We are looking for a dependable, energetic, and hardworking team member to join our food truck operation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in preparing great food, and understands the importance of excellent customer service.
Food truck work requires flexibility and teamwork. Our team members may rotate between food preparation, cooking, taking orders, serving customers, stocking, cleaning, and helping with setup and breakdown. We are looking for someone who is reliable, learns quickly, works well under pressure, and takes pride in keeping the truck clean, organized, and running smoothly.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare ingredients according to recipes and established procedures
- Work the food truck line during service
- Take customer orders and process payments when needed
- Provide friendly, professional customer service
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Cook and assemble menu items consistently and efficiently
- Follow portion-control and food-quality standards
- Follow all food-safety and sanitation procedures
- Monitor food levels and communicate when additional prep is needed
- Assist with stocking and organizing the truck
- Help with opening and closing procedures
- Assist with setup before service and breakdown after service
- Properly clean cooking equipment, work surfaces, utensils, and floors
- Help with loading and unloading supplies and equipment when required
- Work cooperatively with other team members
- Perform other reasonable duties necessary to keep the food truck operating efficiently
What We’re Looking For
- Previous restaurant, food-service, or food-truck experience is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- Ability to arrive on time and be ready to work
- Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a hot, fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and carry food, supplies, and equipment as reasonably required
- Willingness to learn multiple positions on the truck
What We Offer
- $18–$20/hour shared tips
- Discounts for employee meal during shifts
- Opportunity for advancement to Food Truck Lead as growth dictates
- Flexible scheduling when business needs allow
- Referral and performance incentives
The ideal candidate is someone we can count on. You don’t have to know everything on day one, but you do need to show up, work hard, learn quickly, treat customers well, and take pride in what you do. Reliability, a good attitude, and teamwork are just as important to us as food and beverage industry experience.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 12.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20