Prep Cook & Line Cook — New Scottsdale Kitchen Team

Calitacos Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CaliTacos is opening a brand-new Scottsdale location and seeks dependable Line Cooks / Prep Cooks to join the opening kitchen team. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour, with potential to rise to $20.00 per hour after raises; both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

You’ll work across multiple stations, prepare ingredients, and uphold safety and quality standards. We value teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic as we build a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Line cooking experience preferred; not required for every position.
• Prep cooking and fast-paced kitchen experience valued.
• Experience with Mexican/Latin cuisine is a plus.
• Ability to work in high-volume environments with food safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to CaliTacos recipes and procedures.
• Work multiple kitchen stations as trained and assigned.
• Prepare ingredients for service, including meats, vegetables, sauces, toppings, and other menu components.
• Follow recipes, portion standards, cooking procedures, and presentation standards.
• Cook food to the correct temperatures and specifications.
• Maintain proper food temperatures throughout preparation and service.
• Assemble orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with the entire kitchen and front-of-house team to keep orders moving.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and management during busy periods.
• Help other team members whenever your station is caught up or additional help is needed.
• Step into different kitchen positions as needed during the shift.
• Monitor food levels and communicate when additional product or prep is needed.
• Complete daily prep lists and maintain proper rotation of ingredients.
• Follow FIFO procedures.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, prep areas, cooking surfaces, and other kitchen areas.
• Follow all CaliTacos food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Properly handle knives, cooking equipment, hot surfaces, and other kitchen equipment.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining quality and proper portions.
• Support your teammates and communicate when you need help or when someone else needs help.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude during busy shifts.

Skills

Line cooking

Prep cooking

Mexican/Latin food

High-volume environment

Drive-thru operations

Food safety

Team oriented

Job description

CaliTacos is opening a brand-new Scottsdale location and seeks dependable Line Cooks / Prep Cooks to join the opening kitchen team. Starting pay is $17.50 per hour, with potential to rise to $20.00 per hour after raises; both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

You’ll work across multiple stations, prepare ingredients, and uphold safety and quality standards. We value teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic as we build a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.