Dough (Masa) Kneader

R365hire; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Carolina's Mexican Food in Mesa, AZ is hiring an experienced Prep Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You will manage masa prep, maintain a clean masa room, and track waste while coordinating with your teammates to deliver high-quality meals each shift.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience preferred.
• Ability to work various kitchen positions.
• Food Handler’s certification (or willingness to attain).
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
• Stand for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean masa preparation areas and equipment for safe, sanitary practices.
• Ensure freshness through proper rotation and labeling of masa trays.
• Lift up to 60lbs as needed during prep and service.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment carefully and safely.
• Communicate prep priorities to the incoming shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Team player

Education

Food Handler’s certification

Tools

Masa kneader

Job description

Full Time Carolina's Mexican Food - Mesa

• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a Dough (Masa) Kneader, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

You also have an attention for detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean masa room and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean masa preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of trays of masa.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
• Operate and clean machine carefully and safely.
• Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
• Ability to work various kitchen positions.
• Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Compensation: $15.45 - $18.00 per hour

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