Team Member (Fast Food)

Taco Tek Mexican Grill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal during every shift

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Cross-training across multiplestations

Employee recognition programs

Team-focused culture

Fast-paced environment

Opportunity to grow with a rapidlyexp|

Job summary

Taco Tek Mexican Grill is hiring Crew Members to learn every restaurant station from grill to line, prep to FOH, with opportunities to advance as leadership grows. You’ll rotate through Grill, Prep, Line, Cashier, and opening/closing operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences daily.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a passion for fresh food. This full-time role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within a fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working around hot equipment.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet minimum hiring age requirements.
• 21+ preferred for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest with a positive attitude.
• Prepare customized orders accurately and efficiently.
• Deliver friendly, fast, and genuine customer service.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Maintain a clean and inviting dining room.
• Prepare fresh ingredients daily.
• Grill meats and vegetables.
• Fry chips, fries, quesadillas, and other menu items.
• Assemble burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, salads, and other made-to-order meals.
• Follow recipes and portion standards.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet Taco Tek standards.
• Stock and replenish ingredients throughout the shift.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Monitor food quality and freshness.
• Complete prep work throughout the day.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Complete temperature logs and required checklists.
• Support teammates during busy periods.
• Communicate clearly between front and back of house.
• Help train new Crew Members.
• Maintain a positive, respectful work environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Restaurant or customer service

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Hot equipment safety

Flexible availability

Hiring age requirements

21+ preferred

Job description

CULTIVATE A BETTER EXPERIENCE.

At Taco Tek, we believe fast food shouldn’t feel like fast food. We’re on a mission to serve bold Mexican-inspired flavors using fresh ingredients, made-to-order meals, and genuine hospitality. Whether we’re preparing a burrito, grilling steak, frying fresh chips, or welcoming guests with a smile, every team member plays an important role in creating an exceptional experience.

We’re looking for energetic, dependable people who take pride in their work, enjoy working with others, and want to grow with a fast-growing restaurant brand. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

THE OPPORTUNITY.

As a Crew Member, you’ll learn every aspect of the restaurant. Depending on your experience and shift, you’ll rotate through different stations including:

• Grill.
• Prep.
• Line.
• Cashier.
• FOH.
• Closing & Opening Operations.

Whether you’re opening the restaurant in the morning or closing late at night, you’ll help deliver great food and outstanding service while maintaining Taco Tek’s standards for quality, cleanliness, speed, and hospitality.

No two shifts are exactly alike, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and grow into leadership positions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO.

Every shift starts with one goal: Deliver an exceptional guest experience. Responsibilities may include:

Guest Experience.

• Welcome every guest with a positive attitude.
• Prepare customized orders accurately and efficiently.
• Deliver friendly, fast, and genuine customer service.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Maintain a clean and inviting dining room.

Food Preparation.

• Prepare fresh ingredients daily.
• Grill meats and vegetables.
• Fry chips, fries, quesadillas, and other menu items.
• Assemble burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, salads, and other made-to-order meals.
• Follow recipes and portion standards.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet Taco Tek standards.

Restaurant Operations.

• Stock and replenish ingredients throughout the shift.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO procedures.
• Monitor food quality and freshness.
• Complete prep work throughout the day.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Complete temperature logs and required checklists.

Teamwork.

• Support teammates during busy periods.
• Communicate clearly between front and back of house.
• Help train new Crew Members.
• Maintain a positive, respectful work environment.

MORNING SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Opening kitchen and dining areas.
• Preparing fresh ingredients.
• Cooking proteins and sides.
• Stocking stations.
• Receiving deliveries.
• Organizing inventory.
• Preparing online order stations.
• Ensuring the restaurant is ready before opening.

NIGHT & CLOSING SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Serving late-night guests with the same quality and hospitality.
• Keeping stations stocked until closing.
• Breaking down kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning grills, fryers, prep stations, and dining areas.
• Properly storing food.
• Completing nightly prep.
• Washing dishes and utensils.
• Completing closing checklists.
• Leaving the restaurant clean, organized, and ready for the next day’s team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive and hardworking.
• Team-oriented.
• Friendly and guest-focused.
• Willing to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about fresh food and hospitality.

Qualifications.

• Restaurant or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working around hot equipment.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet minimum hiring age requirements.
• 21+ preferred for certain positions.

GROW WITH TACO TEK.

Many of our leaders started as Crew Members. We believe in promoting from within and investing in our people. Potential career path: Crew Member → Kitchen Specialist / Cash Lead → Shift Leader → Assistant General Manager → General Manager → District Manager.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE.

• Competitive pay
• Free meal during every shift
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training
• Growth opportunities
• Cross-training across multiple stations
• Employee recognition programs
• Team-focused culture
• Fast-paced environment where every day is different
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding restaurant brand.

OUR VALUES.

Fresh First.

We prepare food with pride using quality ingredients.

Hospitality Always.

Every guest deserves an exceptional experience.

Better Together.

We win as one team.

Own It.

Take responsibility. Solve problems. Lead by example.

Keep Growing.

Learn something every shift.

Move With Purpose.

Work efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Join the Taco Tek Team.

Whether you’re looking for your first job, building a career in hospitality, or searching for a place where hard work is recognized, Taco Tek is a place where you can learn, grow, and make an impact every day. Fresh Food. Great People. Endless Opportunity.

Employment Details

Experience: Not required. Employment: Full-time. Salary: $17 – $19 hourly. Starting time: Immediate start!

About Taco Tek Mexican Grill

Taco Tek is a fast-growing Mexican restaurant where fresh food, teamwork, and hospitality come first. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities to build a long-term career.