Crew Member - Complimentary Meal & Growth Path

Chopt Creative Salad Co.; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay increases

Career growth

Health benefits

Transit benefits

PTO

Free meals

Employee assistance

Job summary

Dos Toros is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Food Prep. You will follow recipes, prepare hot and cold items, and maintain high standards of food safety and portion control. A strong focus on customer service and a positive attitude is essential.

Ideal candidates are team players who can communicate clearly, adapt to busy shifts, and help ensure accurate prep and sanitation routines across all kitchen areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Team-oriented and customer-focused.
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes and sanitation guidelines.
• Willing to cross-train in all kitchen areas.
• Strong communication with guests and team.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes precisely and prepare foods including cooking, marinating, and grilling.
• Prepare hot and cold items as needed and manage portions.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards throughout service.
• Provide friendly, quality customer service to every guest.
• Use prep sheets and checklists to ensure accuracy.
• Work as part of a team and help others when needed.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Clear communication

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Menu knowledge

Recipe adherence

Cross-training

Language skills

Job description

Dos Toros is always looking for great people to join our team and grow with us. Related experience is great, but what we're especially interested in is friendliness, enthusiasm, and the desire to challenge yourself.

Food Prep

• Following recipes accurately and maintaining food preparation processes such as cooking, marinating, seasoning, and grilling meats; chopping herbs; dicing, cutting, and slicing vegetables

• Completing hot and cold food preparation assignment accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion

• Preparing food throughout the day as needed, anticipating and reacting to customer volume

• Maintaining appropriate portion control and consistently monitoring food levels on the line

• Maintaining proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing and cooking food

Customer Experience

Providing friendly, quality customer service to each guest

Miscellaneous

• Consistently and accurately using prep sheets, position charts, and checklists

• Following sanitation standards including washing cookware and utensils throughout the day

• Cleaning equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion according to sanitation guideline

The ideal candidate will:

• Have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all restaurant employees and work as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested

• Have the ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees

• Have the ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times and display a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments

• Be able to exhibit a cheerful and helpful attitude, and provide exceptional customer service

• Be able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency

• Have the ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the menu

• Be able to follow instructions for recipes and sanitation guidelines

• Have the ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen and line

• Have the ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Our Core Values:

TOTAL RESPECT

• We respect our guests and appreciate their decision to walk in our door. We respect each other and value the hard work we do together. We respect the earth by sourcing high quality ingredients and promoting sustainability. We respect our restaurants by keeping them sparkling and treating them with care.

GENUINE WARMTH

• Our friendliness and warmth towards our guests never fails to make their day better. Our warmth and support with each other makes Dos Toros a great place to work. Our warm and inviting atmosphere is fun and groovy. Yes, groovy. Our warm and delicious food is comforting and highly crave-able.

UNCOMPROMISING EXPERTISE

• We don't take any shortcuts when it comes to flavor - we do things the hard way. We are experts at prepping our ingredients and executing our recipes accurately. We assemble our food expertly - with speed and care. We are experts at food safety and sanitation, and stay vigilant against carelessness.

Benefits of working at Dos Toros:

• Competitive hourly rates and performance based pay increases
• A clear career path with opportunities for advancement – 50% of all managers started in hourly positions
• Variety of Health and Wellness Benefits
• Pre-Tax Transit and Flexible Spending Benefits
• Generous PTO Policy for all employees
• Complimentary meal each shift
• Employee Assistance Resources

If you can't tell, we're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, crafting the most inspired dressings and assembling a passionate team that can share our flavors with people across the country.
If you have a contagious smile, a knack for making someone's day and an unstoppable drive, come join the mix.