Job Description

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.