Line Cook - Pink Taco, NYC

Pink Taco; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a lively restaurant where you’ll be at the heart of creating delicious meals and unforgettable experiences. As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing food that delights our guests while working in a fun and fast-paced environment. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a team setting and is passionate about quality food and service. You’ll enjoy a supportive culture that values hard work and creativity, making every shift an opportunity for growth and enjoyment. If you love cooking and want to be part of a spirited team, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Company Discounts

Fun Work Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items in collaboration with kitchen staff.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Guest relations

Sanitation and safety

Full service kitchen operations

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

As much as we worship the almighty tortilla, we obsess over surrounding ourselves with wonderful energy, culture, and team members. Joining our crew means you’ll play a key role in bringing the spirit of Pink Taco and our menu to life for our fans. We are a company that is focused on growing both our brand and our team members. We want people who love to bring joy to others through great service and delicious tacos. And in return, we strive to create a great work environment. We will work hard but love our jobs. Plus, we’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it too.

Hourly range: $20-$22 per hour, depending on experience.

PURPOSE

The Line Cook is responsible for setting up and stocking assigned stations with all necessary supplies, preparing food for service, and cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff. Pink Taco is looking for a FUN, FAIR, HONEST, HARDWORKING, UNPRETENTIOUS AND UNCOMPLICATED individual with a passion for quality.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all restaurant foods
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen
• Read, measure and execute recipes
• Read and execute computer tickets for service
• Apply knife skills required for service and preparation
• Maintain a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation
• Assist Chefs as needed in execution of service
• Communicate with management, chefs and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees
• Move furniture as directed by management
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure complete and proper check out procedures
• Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately
• Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• 18+ years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience
• Advanced knife skills
• Proper food storage knowledge
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Full service kitchen operations
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly rate
• Benefits eligible for FT Employees
• Company Discounts
• Fun Work Culture

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
• Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant
• Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to walk long periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
• Ability to understand the speech of another person
• Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Line Cook are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.