El Preparador (Prep Cook)

Tacombi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacombi, a fast-growing brand committed to sharing Mexican culture, seeks El Preparadores (Prep Cooks) in Chicago. The role includes preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates are team players with previous experience in a fast-paced environment and a positive demeanor.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits (50% subsidy)

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonus

Pre-tax savings on healthcare expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Prep or Line Cook.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of DOH standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and item components daily.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Follow chef’s directions to exceed expectations.

Skills

Team-player mentality

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Energy

Cleanliness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Tacombi is a fast-growing, omni-channel consumer and retail brand that is committed to globally sharing Mexican food and culture through hospitality experiences, CPG products, community outreach and digital content. Over the next couple years, we’ll be significantly expanding our footprint across the U.S., which means we are going to hire a lot of people and each one of them needs to uphold our brand promise, embody our core values and always extend Mexican Hospitality – Tacombi’s unique service culture – to our growing customer and employee bases.

El Preparadors (Prep Cooks) - Are the heart of our kitchens. They are responsible for providing the best flavor in each taco and menu item that reaches our guests' palate.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Prepare ingredients and menu item components daily to maximize efficiency and assist co- workers with other required prep duties when needed.
• Maintain high standards of quality and cleanliness to ensure guest satisfaction; ensure the work station is always clean and organized.
• Constantly monitor and maintain food temperature pursuant to Station Temp Log, before, during and after service.
• Follow the direction of the Chefs, always striving to exceed expectations

You should have...

• Flexible schedule and ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Prep or Line Cook.
• A positive attitude and a team-player mentality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
• Clean and organized with an understanding of DOH standards.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to learn, take direction and work in a team environment

What we offer...

• Career growth: We have seen growth through learning, resourcefulness and persistence and can offer an aggressive career path to those that share these qualities.
• Health: Our team is our most important asset. We offer 50% subsidy for our hourly employees, with the option to add spouses and family under our plan at employee’s cost. Dental, and vision are also offered at employee’s cost.
• Commute: Easing your daily commute with Alice Tax Saving benefits for mass-transit & parking.
• Pre-Tax Health Care Expenses: Increasing savings through Alice with Health Spending Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care: As you take care of yours, Alice takes care of your pre-tax savings on dependent care expenses
• Retirement savings: 401(k) plan to prepare you for the future.
• Referral Bonus: We are committed to working with and sharing our taco adventure with the best and brightest. If you can help us find Tacombi talent, we’ll show our appreciation and reward you.
• Growing set of benefits: Always looking to take care of our own the best way we can.

Pay rate is $18/hour

Tacombi offers equal opportunities to all applicants, and we are committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to hire, develop and retain top employees through structured processes that reduce bias and promote equity and belonging.

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