Prep Cook

Ladybird Taco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming team at a forward-thinking restaurant dedicated to serving delicious food with genuine care. As a Team Member in the Kitchen, you'll play a crucial role in creating high-quality dishes while ensuring food safety and quality standards. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in a fun and positive work environment. If you're a team player who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to learn, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a mission-driven company that values each employee's contribution and fosters a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Free Shift Meals

Career Development Opportunities

Friendly Work Environment

Free Company Gear

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or customer service is preferred.
• Ability to follow food safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items while ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and prep areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Electronic Systems (Tablets, Computers)

Job description

Earn up to $18/hour!

About Ladybird Taco:

Ladybird Taco is on a mission to bring life-giving hospitality to our communities. Each day in our shops, we serve the best tacos, coffee, and salads with genuine care for one another.

Are you a team player who’s open to growing and learning new things? Are you looking to break into the restaurant/service industry and want a job where you can get your hands dirty? Are you an individual who wants a job where you can be yourself?

Ladybird Taco Benefits:

• A friendly, fun, and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team
• A clear career path with opportunities for advancement and career development
• Free Ladybird Taco gear
• Healthy and delicious shift meals
• Competitive wages

You must be able to perform the following job duties satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Position Overview:

As a Team Member working in the Kitchen, you will be an ambassador of Ladybird and our core values. You will be an integral part of the guest experience, creating delicious, high-quality food. Your role is to ensure that we serve products that meet our quality and food safety standards. You will report to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.

You must be a true team player, willing to get your hands dirty and do whatever it takes to keep the store running smoothly. Every team member at Ladybird Taco is responsible for upholding our core values.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all food meets food safety and quality standards to eliminate cross-contamination on the front line
• Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets
• Follow proper knife safety procedures
• Operate oven and hot prep equipment, ensuring proper time and temperature of all hot and cooked foods
• Operate fit-wash, robot coupe, and all other cold prep equipment
• Maintain clean, food-safe dish and prep stations throughout shift
• Set up and break down oven station, maintain clean and organized hot prep zone and equipment
• Manage communication between Hospitality Team Members and Kitchen, inventory front line, prep zones, oven, and walk-in to determine needs. Ensure areas are always stocked
• Learn and maintain knowledge of our changing menu and ingredients
• Put received orders away

Requirements/Desired Traits:

• Caring, humble, and hungry attitude
• Food, restaurant, team, and/or customer service experience
• A team player with a positive can-do attitude
• Quick and adaptable learner
• Knowledge of proper food safety handling
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with kitchen and food prep equipment
• Accountable in upholding high standards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to read and comprehend information at close range and follow instructions accurately and efficiently
• Ability to use electronic systems, such as computers and tablets
• Physically able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods
• Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Subject to exposure to cleaning chemicals

Ladybird Taco provides equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of sex, gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status by law.