Cook / Cocineros $14- $15

Velvet Taco; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay + Tips

Flexible Schedules

Medical Benefits (PT/FT)

FREE Tacos!

Career Growth Opportunities

Kick Ass Culture

Job summary

A popular taco shop in Norman, Oklahoma is looking for a dedicated cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring their passion for culinary excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food items, following recipes precisely, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This full-time position offers great pay plus tips, flexible schedules, and numerous benefits including medical plans and even free tacos. Bring your energy and join the team shakin' things up!

Qualifications

• Entry level position with a passion for food and culinary excellence.
• Ability to prepare food items quickly and to order.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food items to order with passionate speed.
• Efficiently run your station during the shift.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the shift.

Skills

High quality food preparation

Recipe adherence

Food presentation

Efficient station management

Good cleaning habits

Job description

Cook / Cocineros

Join Velvet Taco and bring your passion for culinary excellence to our fast‑paced taco shop.

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.

Base pay range

$13.00/hr - $16.00/hr

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing