Find & Apply For Kitchen Staff Jobs in Panama City, Florida

Job Summary Newk's Eatery is seeking a dependable, friendly, and team-oriented Pizza Restaurant Assistant to support daily restaurant operations, food preparation, and guest service. The ideal candidate will assist with preparing and assembling food items, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams, maintaining clean service areas, and helping ensure accurate and efficient customer service. Key Responsibilities Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation and ingredient handling. Prepare, portion, and organize ingredients for daily food service. Assist with assembling pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and other menu items according to established procedures. Support cooks and food service staff during busy operating periods. Assist with preparing and packaging customer orders accurately. Verify orders for completeness and proper presentation before handoff. Assist with counter service, customer requests, and order pickup when needed. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, counter, and dining areas. Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and food preparation surfaces. Restock ingredients, packaging materials, utensils, napkins, and other supplies. Assist with labeling, storing, and rotating food products according to safety procedures. Communicate customer requests, order modifications, and supply needs to appropriate team members. Remove trash and food waste and maintain an orderly work environment. Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general restaurant duties. Qualifications Previous restaurant, pizza, kitchen, or food service experience preferred. Basic understanding of food preparation and restaurant procedures. Strong customer service and communication skills. Friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Strong attention to cleanliness, food quality, and order accuracy. Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established procedures. Good multitasking and organizational skills. Reliable, punctual, and dependable. Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and performing physical restaurant tasks for extended periods. Willingness to learn and assist with a variety of restaurant responsibilities. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. About the Company Newk's Eatery is a casual dining establishment focused on quality food, efficient service, and a welcoming guest experience. The team emphasizes fresh preparation, consistent food quality, cleanliness, teamwork, and friendly customer service.

Pay:

$18.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 42.0 per week

Work Location:

In person