Dough (Masa) Kneader

Carolina's Mexican Food, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,283 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Mexican restaurant chain in Phoenix is looking for an experienced Dough (Masa) Kneader to join their team. This role involves preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have good knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Compensation ranges from $15.45 to $18.00 per hour. Join us to enhance the dining experience with quality food!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dough (Masa) Kneader or similar role preferred.
• Food Handler’s certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean masa preparation areas for safe food handling.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation.
• Operate and clean dough kneading equipment securely.

Skills

Knife technique

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Job description

Dough (Masa) Kneader Carolina's Mexican Food - North Phoenix

Full Time • Carolina's Mexican Food - North Phoenix

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 willing to attain)
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

Compensation: $15.45 - $18.00 per hour