Prep Cook

Asadatacos; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)

Work Life Balance With Scheduling

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

Asadatacos is looking for a Cook in San Clemente, California, to prepare various food products, including meats and vegetables. Candidates should have restaurant experience and excellent knife handling skills.

The role involves ensuring food quality, maintaining a clean kitchen, and helping fellow team members. Benefits include a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage, and the ability to grow within a fast-growing restaurant company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand recipes.
• Previous restaurant experience desirable.
• Excellent knife handling and safe food handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products efficiently for service.
• Monitor food temperature and ensure proper food storage.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary working environment.
• Assist other kitchen staff during peak hours.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Knife handling

Food handling procedures

Communication skills

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance

Qualifications & Skills

Restaurant experience desirable. Excellent knife handling skills and safe food handling procedures. Must be able to read and understand recipes preparation and have excellent communication skills.

Summary of Position

Cook and prepare food products including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils safely. Monitors proper food temperature, rotating and storing food in a proper manner. Maintaining a clean, sanitary cooking area. Have a great sense of urgency to assist the cooks' line when needed during the peak hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent food preparation and food quality.
• Prepares a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in grills, fryers and a variety of another kitchen equipment.
• Follows recipes, including following standard portion control, cooking methods and quality standards, according to our standards and specifications.
• Ensure menu recipes are prepared in a timely manner, making sure to prioritize what is needed on the cook’s line first.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the management team.
• Inform the KM team immediately of product shortages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
• Follow all other REUNIONKITCHEN+DRINK policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team player, recognizing and helping any fellow worker (dishwasher, cook, host, SA’s, manager, etc.) that needs help.
• Accepts direction from management, leads Team members.
• Come to work on time and prepare for every shift with the following: All required necessities including a positive attitude, high morale, commitment and appropriate uniform.
• Remains flexible in daily schedule changes depending on the needs of the restaurant.

Physical Demands and Requirements

• Lifting and carrying of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Extensive and prolonged walking, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Occasional sitting and twisting are required.
• Grasping and fine manipulation using hands are required.
• Ability to work up to 8-10 hours per day.

Other Requirements

• Must have a current food handler’s card or any required by law in given state.
• Must complete California workplace harassment training and/or any additional training required by law.
• Must be able to maintain our consistent food quality and high standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
• True Focus on Work Life Balance With Scheduling
• Opportunities for Growth With a Fast Growing Restaurant Company