Cook (50742)

Velvet Taco; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay + Tips

Flexible Schedules

Commuter & Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits (PT/FT)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Dental and Vision Plans

FREE Tacos!

Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag!

Kick Ass Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Tattoo sponsorship

Job summary

Velvet Taco in Round Rock is hiring for Full-Time/Part-Time positions where you can prepare high-quality food items in a fun and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for following recipes, ensuring excellent food presentation, and maintaining cleanliness.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, has strong food knowledge, and is passionate about food. Benefits include excellent pay, flexible schedules, and unique perks such as FREE tacos!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, scratch kitchen experience a plus.
• Food Handlers Certification required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food items to order with passionate speed.
• Follow the recipes and ensure food presentation looks outstanding.
• Efficiently run your station during the shift, following all recipes and stocking food as needed.

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Time management

Organization

Food presentation

Job description

Job Details

Location: Round Rock, TX 78664

Position: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Shift: Any

Hiring: Immediately

Benefits

• Excellent Pay + Tips
• Flexible Schedules
• Commuter & Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - The Stand Together Fund
• Medical Benefits (PT/FT)
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA (FT Only)
• Health Savings Accounts - HSA (FT Only)
• Dental and Vision Plans Paid by the Company (FT Only)
• FREE Tacos!
• Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag!
• Kick Ass Culture that celebrates you being YOU!
• Career Growth Opportunities
• CEO pays for a Velvet Taco tattoo if you want it!

Principal Duties

• Prepare high quality food items to order with passionate speed
• Follow the recipes and always make sure food presentation looks outstanding
• Complete assigned prep list, portion all products per spec
• Efficiently run your station during the shift, follow all recipes and stock food as needed
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, and preparation methods.
• Assist in ensuring deliveries are received and stored in a timely manner
• Label food and ensure proper rotation (FIFO)
• Maintain a driven, intense pace with good cleaning habits throughout shift
• Assist with cleaning smallwares and equipment as needed
• Other functions as assigned by management
• Have fun and Kick Ass

Qualifications

• BE RELENTLESS. NEVER SETTLE. You have strong kitchen knowledge, and time management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that takes pride in quality, flavor, and food presentation. Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• BE A REBEL. You are passionate about food and obsessed with cleanliness and organization.
• KICK ASS & TAKE NAMES. You play a vital role in creating an unforgettable culinary experience. You take pride in providing every Guest at Velvet Taco Vibe with delicious made from scratch food that liberates the senses.
• STAND TOGETHER. You want to work within a Team that thrives in a fast-paced, Taco Lovin, fun environment.

Additional Requirements

• Aligns with Velvet Taco’s culture
• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, scratch kitchen experience a plus
• Food Handlers Certification
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Velvet Taco, we celebrate individuality! We are an equal opportunity employer and try to select and retain the best Team Members and Managers based on their job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or medical condition.