Cook / Cocineros

Velvet Taco, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay + Tips

Flexible Schedules

Commuter & Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance Program - TheStand

Medical Benefits (PT/FT)

Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA

Health Savings Accounts - HSA

Dental and Vision Plans (FT Paid bythe

FREE Tacos!

Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag!

Kick Ass Culture that celebrates you.

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Velvet Taco is hiring cooks (Cocineros) in Chicago, IL at $18–$21 per hour. Join a fast-paced kitchen team that brings awesomeness to our guests and loves Tacos, hard work, and having fun.

Prepare high-quality food items to order, follow recipes, stock ingredients, and maintain cleanliness. Enjoy benefits, flexible schedules, and a culture that celebrates you being you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to prepare high quality food items to order and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Now Hiring Cooks / Cocineros $18 - 21 per hour

Want to work in the ultimate Taco shop serving up awesomeness to our Guests? We are looking for dedicated culinary experts who take pride in introducing every Guest to the Velvet Taco vibe. If you are as awesome as our food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love Tacos, working hard and having fun while doing it, you belong HERE!.

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 (FT Paid by the Company)
• FREE Tacos!
• Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag!
• Kick Ass Culture that celebrates you being YOU!
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Oh, and if you’re inclined to get a Velvet Taco tattoo, our CEO will pay for 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