Cook

El Mercado; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

El Mercado is seeking a cook/kitchen team member to prepare and assemble dishes according to recipes, ensuring quality and speed in a fast-casual setting.

You will work in a loud environment, support team, follow food-safety standards, and maintain an organized workspace to deliver fresh, authentic Mexican bowls and burritos.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to listen and respond to requests in a loud environment.
• Must work well as part of a team.
• Food preparation and plating skills.
• Organization and workstation setup.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute orders accurately.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Consistency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles dishes according to recipes and orders.
• Maintains food quality and consistency.
• Ensures a clean and organized kitchen workspace.

Skills

Team player

Food prep

Recipe following

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

High-volume environment

Job description

Description

Prepares and assembles dishes according to recipes and orders, maintains food quality and consistency, and ensures a clean and organized kitchen workspace.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond to team member and guest requests in a loud environment.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Food preparation and plating skills
• Organization and workstation setup
• Ability to follow recipes and execute orders accurately
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Consistency and attention to detail

Company Information

We are El Mercado, a fast-casual restaurant concept focused on Mexican cuisine, designed to combine authenticity, operational efficiency, and bold flavors. Our menu centers on bowls and the option to turn it into a burrito. Made with fresh ingredients, bringing together traditional Mexican flavors with a modern counter-service format built to deliver quality, speed, and consistency.