Back of House Staff

2410 N Milwaukee ave; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TACOS DEL BARRIO in Chicago is hiring for fast, dependable back-of-house team members to join our taquería concept.

We seek cooks who take pride in great food, clean stations, and teamwork. Experience in taquería, Mexican kitchen, or high-volume settings is preferred. Spanish-speaking candidates are especially welcome. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required. Illinois Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it is expected.

Qualifications

• Spanish-speaking preferred and proven ability to communicate clearly in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in taquería or Mexican kitchen environments is preferred.
• Illinois Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tacos, meats, tortillas, salsas, garnishes, rice, beans and other items.
• Work grill, plancha, fryer, prep, taco assembly and other kitchen stations.
• Follow recipes and portion standards consistently.
• Keep stations clean, stocked and organized for service.
• Execute orders quickly and accurately during high-volume periods.
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces and mise en place.
• Follow food-safety, labeling, dating and storage procedures.
• Complete opening, prep and closing duties.
• Communicate shortages, delays, allergies or quality issues immediately.
• Support other kitchen team members as needed.

Skills

Spanish-speaking

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Illinois Food Handler Certification

Job description

TACOS DEL BARRIO

NOW HIRING — TAQUERÍA COOKS / BOH TEAM MEMBERS

One of a Kind Hospitality | Chicago, IL
Full-Time & Part-Time Available
Pay: $–$ per hour, based on experience

One of a Kind Hospitality is looking for fast, dependable, hard-working Back of House team members to join our taquería concept.

We’re looking for cooks who take pride in producing great food, keeping a clean station, working with urgency, and being part of a strong team. Experience in a taquería, Mexican kitchen, high-volume restaurant, grill, plancha, fryer, or prep kitchen is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing tacos, meats, tortillas, salsas, garnishes, rice, beans, and other menu items
• Working grill, plancha, fryer, prep, taco assembly, and other kitchen stations
• Following recipes and portion standards consistently
• Keeping stations clean, stocked, organized, and ready for service
• Executing orders quickly and accurately during high-volume periods
• Preparing proteins, vegetables, sauces, garnishes, and daily mise en place
• Following food-safety, sanitation, labeling, dating, and storage procedures
• Completing opening, prep, and closing responsibilities
• Communicating shortages, delays, allergies, or quality issues immediately
• Supporting other kitchen team members when needed

We’re Looking For

• Restaurant kitchen or taquería experience preferred
• Taco, grill, plancha, fryer, or prep experience is a big plus
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual candidates preferred
• Strong sense of urgency
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Clean and organized working habits
• Team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Illinois Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain it

Our Kitchen Culture

At One of a Kind Hospitality , we work as one team.

We’re looking for people who notice what needs to be done and step in to help. “That’s not my job” is not part of our culture.

Our standard is simple:

Fresh food. Correct portions. Fast execution. Clean stations. Consistent quality. Every order, every time.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality company with opportunities to learn multiple kitchen stations, develop your skills, take on additional responsibility, and grow with the organization.