Prep/Grill Cook

California Tortilla Inc; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Free meal

Job summary

California Tortilla Inc is seeking team members to provide guests with outstanding products by grilling and cooking according to recipes. This role involves preparing ingredients, cooking with precision, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Candidates should have prior restaurant experience and strong customer service skills. Training through the company and collaboration with kitchen staff are essential, with evenings and weekend shifts common.

Qualifications

• Proven customer skills - outgoing and genuine personality.
• Ability to read company materials (training materials, charts, recipes).
• Complete California Tortilla training program and pass position quizzes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Cook and grill food items with precision and safety.
• Assist in menu planning by preparing ingredients for daily specials or events.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment to food safety standards.
• Operate kitchen appliances safely and efficiently.
• Follow food handling procedures for storage and sanitation.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Support catering by preparing large quantities while maintaining standards.
• Assist with general cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping.

Skills

Customer service

Reading materials

Quizzes completion

Communication

Tools

Grills

Ovens

Fryers

Food processors

Knives

Job description

REPORTS TO:

General Manager/ Assistant Manager/ Shift Supervisor

HOURS:

Part time or full time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide guests with outstanding products by grilling and cooking California Tortilla products as specified. Prepare various product recipes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hands-on, high volume restaurant setting.
• Non-Smoking.
• Work area includes food, ovens, fryers, food processors, knives, slippery floors, and possibly extreme heat.
• Constant interaction with employees and guests.

EXPERIENCE:

• Some experience restaurant environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read company materials (ie. training materials, charts, recipes etc.)
• Complete California Tortilla training program and pass position quizzes
• Proven customer skills - demonstrate an outgoing and genuine personality.
• Complete position checklists

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare ingredients according to recipes and menu specifications, including slicing, dicing, and portioning food items using proper knife skills and slicing techniques.
• Cook and grill food items with precision, adhering to safety standards and quality guidelines.
• Assist in menu planning by preparing ingredients needed for daily specials or upcoming events.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, kitchen equipment, and utensils in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Operate various kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, fryers, and food processors safely and efficiently.
• Follow food handling procedures diligently to ensure proper storage, sanitation, and food safety management.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service.
• Support catering functions by preparing large quantities of food while maintaining recipe adherence and presentation standards.
• Assist with general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and disposing of waste properly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bend, stoop, and reach to stock shelves, serve customers and clean store.
• Stand and walk on hard floors for 8 hours per day.
• Quickly identify safety placards (ie. wet floor sign) and hazardous situations to avoid or minimize injuries and property damage.
• Identify food quality through taste, texture, color and odor.
• may be required to lift cases or bags of food weighing up to 50 Lbs.
• May be required to stand on ladders while cleaning kitchen or customer service areas.

Benefits:

• Employee discount.
• Flexible schedule.
• Free meal.