Kitchen Team Member (BOH)

Fajita Pete's | Chicago Fajitas LLC; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Weekly paychecks

Flexible schedules

Store discounts

Free uniforms

Job summary

Fajita Pete's in Wilmette, IL is hiring immediately for Kitchen Team Members to join our team. Our Kitchen Team Members cook and plate orders and complete basic food prep tasks, maintaining station readiness and speed to fulfill customer orders.

We offer a flexible schedule with early shifts, weekly pay, store discounts, free uniforms, and a friendly team environment. Join us to help deliver great Tex-Mex cuisine while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work flexible evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and station guidelines.
• Plate prepared food following plating guides and standards.
• Stock line and walk-in cooler; set up kitchen stations before shifts.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene; follow food safety standards.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Job description

Fajita Pete's is hiring immediately for Kitchen Team Members to join our team!

Our Kitchen Team Members cook and plate orders as well as completes basic food prepping tasks. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food for a specific station, cleaning prep and cooking areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked appropriately for subsequent shifts.

At Fajita Pete's we offer a great flexible schedule that offers the hours you're looking for. We take pride in our team members and our team members take pride in Fajita Pete's! Being the best Tex-Mex catering and delivery company in the world requires exceptional team members working together, and at Fajita Pete's, our people come first!

Kitchen Team Member Duties and Responsibilities

A Kitchen Team Member prepares food and menu items using recipes created by the Corporate Team. They are to keep the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently as well as fulfill all customer orders in a timely fashion.Other important responsibilities include:

• Assisting with stocking line and walk-in cooler along with setting up kitchen stations in accordance to company guidelines
• Preparing food including washing, cutting and cooking the ingredients
• Plating prepared food following company standards
• Working with Shift Leads and Managers to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Washing and cleaning kitchen tools and utensils throughout shift
• Storing equipment properly at the end of shift
• Maintaining the highest level of sanitation and cleanliness
• Lifting items up to 50lbs on occasion
• Ensuring the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Always having a customer-focused mentality and go above and beyond for every order regardless of size
• Complete all side work following prep-to-build and prep-to-peak guidelines
• Portioning food items correctly by following the Corporate issued plating guides
• Performing any other duties as assigned by management

Benefits of working as a Kitchen Team Member at Fajita Pete's

• No late nights - Finish work by 8:30pm every night!
• Weekly paychecks
• Flexible schedules
• Store discounts
• Free uniforms

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.