Kitchen Team Member - Training, Growth & Quality

District Taco

Riverdale Park (MD)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

District Taco is seeking Team Members to join our Front of House and Back of House teams. You will help maintain guest-focused service, follow recipes, and ensure safe food handling to deliver high-quality experiences for our guests.

This on-site role welcomes all skill levels and offers hands-on training. Be prepared for standing long shifts, lifting heavy items, and working in hot or cold environments as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English required.
Strong interpersonal/people skills with a focus on teamwork.
High motivation and sense of self-responsibility.
Ability to maintain cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene standards.
Outstanding customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
Be physically active for long periods without fatigue.
Stand and/or walk for 8 consecutive hours.
Lift 50lbs or more on a regular basis.
Work safely in hot or cold environments and with kitchen equipment.
Work quickly and efficiently to meet task demands.

Responsibilities

Providing support to your fellow Team Members.
Following District Taco’s safe food handling practices at during all stages.
Following recipes and inspecting ingredients before use to ensure quality.
Quality Control: alerting management of food that does not meet safety and quality standards.
Preparing and pre-portioning various food items as needed.
Using of all kitchen equipment safely.
Understanding dietary restrictions and the procedures to follow to avoid cross-contamination.
Following portioning guidelines when preparing orders.
Organizing storage areas and unpacking shipments to maintain proper rotation.
The washing of equipment and small-wares items.