Cooks Wanted: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Shifts & Growth

Tacos La Villa; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Employee meals

Job summary

Tacos La Villa in Bakersfield, CA is hiring Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll help prepare fresh ingredients and maintain the quality the restaurant is known for.

We offer day, night and overnight shifts, bilingual English/Spanish colleagues, friendly team environment, and opportunities for growth. Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not required; ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience in restaurant or customer service is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 25–30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes
• Wash, cut, portion, and marinate ingredients
• Prepare proteins, rice, beans, salsas, and other products
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Restock stations and assist during peak hours
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned

Skills

Friendly

Dependable

Team oriented

Fast-paced

Communication

Bilingual

Restaurant exp

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Job description

Tacos La Villa in Bakersfield, CA is hiring Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll help prepare fresh ingredients and maintain the quality the restaurant is known for.

We offer day, night and overnight shifts, bilingual English/Spanish colleagues, friendly team environment, and opportunities for growth. Previous restaurant experience is a plus but not required; ability to stand and lift up to 30 lbs is expected.