From-Scratch Mexican Taqueria Cook – Team Player

Vallarta Supermarkets; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace and credit union

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Cook to prepare authentic Mexican and Central American dishes from scratch, including guisados, soups, salsas, mole, rice, and beans, while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.

This role also assists in gathering and prepping ingredients, and provides excellent customer service in a fast-paced Taqueria environment; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of authentic Mexican and Central American food preparation.
• Familiarity with kitchen tools and equipment.
• Some experience as a restaurant cooks or prep helper.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Respectful, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced Taqueria department with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, kitchen equipment, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding, prompt, and courteous service.
• Work as a team member and assist coworkers as needed.
• Prepare and cook from scratch all menu items (guisados, soups, salsa, mole, rice, beans, etc.) consistently to Vallarta standards.
• Gather, wash, and prepare food ingredients.
• Communicate ingredients and supply needs, including inventory of prepared food, to management.
• Transport products to coolers and storage areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow food safety, health code regulations, personal hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Follow dress code policies, changing apron/smock as needed.
• Treat coworkers and customers respectfully at all times.
• Use equipment and tools safely, report equipment issues immediately.
• Abide by company rules and Employee Handbook policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mexican dishes

Kitchen equipment

Restaurant experience

English basic

Safety in kitchen

Team oriented

US work authorization

Flexible schedule

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Cook to prepare authentic Mexican and Central American dishes from scratch, including guisados, soups, salsas, mole, rice, and beans, while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.

This role also assists in gathering and prepping ingredients, and provides excellent customer service in a fast-paced Taqueria environment; flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.