Production Cook / Kitchen Team Member — Plant Power Fast Food (Escondido) $20/hr to start + tips + free meals We're Plant Power Fast Food, San Diego's original 100% plant-based fast food company. Since 2015 we've been proving that food good for people and the planet can also taste incredible. Our Escondido facility is primarily a commercial production kitchen: it's the Commissary where we make the large-batch recipes that supply our restaurants across California and Nevada. Attached to it is a small ghost kitchen where we prepare fresh food for guests through curbside pickup and delivery. This is a production-focused role. If you take pride in making consistent, high-quality food at volume and like working fast without cutting corners, this is for you. What you'd do (mostly production) Make large-batch recipes for our commissary using specialized commercial equipment Follow recipes precisely to hit consistent quality and yield across big batches Portion, package, and label finished products for distribution Keep storage organized using FIFO (first in, first out) Maintain stock and proper pars What you'd do (ghost kitchen) Cook line items for guest orders: burgers, sandwiches, wraps Make milkshakes and other drinks Run curbside orders out to guests' vehicles Keep orders accurate, allergen-aware, and out fast What you bring A San Diego County Food Handlers permit A strong work ethic and dependability (showing up on time, every shift) The ability to stay calm and decisive when it's busy Commercial or production kitchen experience is a plus, but attitude and reliability matter most The physical side (be ready for this) Lifting up to 50 lbs Prolonged standing, plus bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling A fast-paced environment with exposure to hot and cold conditions and industrial cleaning products What you get $20/hr to start, plus tips A free meal every shift Medical (we cover 50% of the base/bronze plan); dental and vision also available A consistent Tuesday–Saturday schedule A team that communicates with respect and has a good time while doing excellent work Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:30am–7pm or 12:30pm–9pm Ready to make food worth believing in? Apply now.
