Heart of the House Team Member (Kitchen)

Job overview

The Heart of the House Team Member role is onsite in Lakeland, FL, with shifts of 4–8 hours between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Compensation is not specified. PDQ kitchen team members focus on quality, fresh food, fast service, and guest satisfaction. The role supports kitchen operations by preparing food on the cook line, following food-safety practices, and maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace. Team members help deliver timely, quality meals and a positive guest experience.

What you'll do

• Work in kitchen positions including assembly, breading, and grill
• hand-bread proteins, cook fries, and assemble salads and sandwiches
• follow food-safety practices and guidelines
• maintain a clean and sanitized workspace
• communicate positively with team members, management, and guests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heart of the house team member

kitchen

lakeland fl

pdq

food preparation

assembly

breading

grill

food safety

guest service

teamwork

4–8 hour shifts

9 a.m.–10 p.m.

minimum age 16

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be at least 16 years old; shifts are 4–8 hours between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., with availability for at least three days per week including weekends.

About the employer

PDQ is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.