Cook Associate

Progresso; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Progresso in Baytown, TX is hiring a Cook Associate to assist the taqueria team in preparing authentic Mexican dishes and maintaining a clean, attractive serving area. The role requires keeping the line orderly, preparing sauces and beverages, and supporting daily operations.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of kitchen or restaurant experience, basic math skills, and the ability to read at an eighth-grade level. A flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in taqueria, restaurant or kitchen.
• Ability to read at an eighth-grade level.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Knowledge of weight and volume measurements.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Help the taqueria leader prepare authentic Mexican dishes and any other necessary task.
• Keep the line presentable, fresh, well decorated and full.
• Prepare the sauces, place them in the salsa bar and prepare the fresh waters.
• Prepare fruit cocktails and handmade corn tortillas.
• Elaborate on the preparation prior to production.
• Implement the cleaning and sanitizing guidelines established by the Health Department.
• Clean, give rotation to the products and organize the refrigerator.
• Ensure that all condiments and cutlery are available to the clients.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the taqueria area, including the salsa bar and tables.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards.
• Report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
• PERFORM ANY OTHER TASK ASSIGNED BY THE STORE MANAGER.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading level 8th grade

Basic math

Sanitation knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

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Cook Associate

3 days ago Requisition ID: 5108

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Help the taqueria leader prepare authentic Mexican dishes and any other necessary task.
• Keep the line presentable, fresh, well decorated and full.
• Prepare the sauces, place them in the salsa bar and prepare the fresh waters.
• Prepare fruit cocktails and handmade corn tortillas.
• Elaborate on the preparation prior to production.
• Implement the cleaning and sanitizing guidelines established by the Health Department.
• Clean, give rotation to the products and organize the refrigerator.
• Ensure that all condiments and cutlery are available to the clients.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the taqueria area, including the salsa bar and tables.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards.
• Report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
• PERFORM ANY OTHER TASK ASSIGNED BY THE STORE MANAGER.
• 1 year experience in the taqueria area, restaurant or kitchen.
• Ability to read at an eighth-grade level.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Knowledge of the weight and volume measurements.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.