Line Cook

Taco Bamba; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco Bamba in Sterling, Virginia is looking for a Line Cook to prepare and serve food safely and efficiently, upholding brand standards.

You must maintain a clean workspace and collaborate effectively with your team. Essential skills include good communication, basic math, and multitasking abilities. Prior experience in a restaurant is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate with the team's primary language.
• Comfortable working with a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions and take constructive criticism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for service while following safety practices.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace.
• Work well in a team to ensure food freshness.
• Complete kitchen sanitation tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Basic math skills

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

POS systems

KDS

Job description

Overview

A Line Cook is responsible for preparing and serving food in a safe and efficient manner, while upholding our high brand standards and following provided specs. Line cooks are also responsible for maintaining a clean and organized environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sanitation/Organization
• Putting away orders
• Double checking prep list
• Following proper safety and sanitation practices
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace
• Clean dishes
• Take out trash
• Sweep and mop floors
• Check temperatures on food and equipment to ensure food safety compliance
• Clean hoods, gaskets, grills, ovens, cutting boards, and all other kitchen equipment
• Culinary
• Prepare food for service
• Prepare tickets with a sense of urgency
• Work well in a team to ensure food is fresh and served at the correct temperature
• Memorize food builds for your assigned station
• Use recipes when preparing food, always

ATTITUDE

• Possess a sense of urgency
• Works well with others
• Even tempered in high stress situations

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Punctual
• Able to communicate with the team's primary language
• Comfortable working with a team
• Basic math knowledge, particularly addition and subtraction
• Able to take constructive criticism
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Good verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology (POS systems, printers, KDS, etc.)
• Able to multitask and prioritize on the fly

Preferred

• Prior experience in a restaurant job
• Can speak English and Spanish
• Food handler's certification
• Any local certifications that are required in the store's jurisdiction
• Knowledge of fundamental kitchen skills, including basic measurements, knife skills/safety, temperature management, sanitation, portion control, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 25+ pounds
• Able to stand on their feet for 8 hours uninterrupted
• Able to be stationary for multiple hours at a time completing repetitive tasks
• Able to move quickly throughout the restaurant
• Able to access and navigate all areas of the restaurant
• Able to work in excessive heat and cold associated with the kitchen environment