Cook / Cocineros

Velvet Taco; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay + Tips

Flexible Schedules

Commuter & Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Plans

FREE Tacos!

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A popular taco restaurant in Lubbock, TX is looking for a dedicated Cook to join their vibrant team. As a Cook, you'll prepare high-quality food items to order and ensure outstanding food presentation while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy excellent pay, flexible schedules, and employee perks including free tacos and career growth opportunities. If you have a passion for food and having fun at work, this entry-level position might be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food quickly while maintaining quality.
• Knowledge of recipes and food presentation standards.
• Skill in maintaining cleanliness throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items to order with speed.
• Follow recipes and ensure food presentation looks outstanding.
• Maintain a driven pace with good cleaning habits.

Skills

High quality food preparation

Fast-paced work

Menu knowledge

Job description

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This range is provided by Velvet Taco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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!

Base pay range

$12.00/hr - $18.00/hr

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants

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