Tex-Mex Kitchen Prep Cook – Fresh, Early Shifts

Taco Rico/Taco Works; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Free/discounted meals

Training & advancement opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Taco Rico / Taco Works is seeking a reliable Kitchen Prep Person to set up the kitchen and prep station for daily service. You will wash, chop, season and assemble ingredients following our recipes and safety standards, assisting line cooks to keep meals moving efficiently.

Day-to-day duties include batch prep, portioning, sanitation, FIFO, receiving deliveries, and coordinating with cooks and the store manager. Morning and weekend availability preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook or kitchen experience in fast-casual or QSR is a plus, but training offered.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or willingness to obtain one on hire.
• Proficient knife-handling and ability to follow recipes precisely.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, slice, and chop fresh produce; marinate meats; cook beans and rice; mix sauces and salsa following precise recipes.
• Weigh, measure, and package prepped ingredients to standard specs to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary station; sanitize tools throughout shift.
• Follow FIFO and label/date all prepared items; store ingredients at safe temperatures.

Skills

Knife handling

Recipe following

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Food processors

Slicers

Scales

Job description

Taco Rico / Taco Works is seeking a reliable Kitchen Prep Person to set up the kitchen and prep station for daily service. You will wash, chop, season and assemble ingredients following our recipes and safety standards, assisting line cooks to keep meals moving efficiently.

Day-to-day duties include batch prep, portioning, sanitation, FIFO, receiving deliveries, and coordinating with cooks and the store manager. Morning and weekend availability preferred.