Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q Cook

Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Health benefits

401K matching

Paid vacation and personal days

Dining discounts

Job summary

M Crowd Restaurant Group is seeking a part-time Prep Cook in a fast-paced kitchen. You will greet guests? (Note: prepare ingredients, support cooks, and help ensure quality of prep work.) This role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. Experience in a restaurant is a plus, along with Food Handlers and Alcohol Server certifications.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to assist across stations as needed to maintain smooth service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.
• Must hold valid Food Handlers and Alcohol Server Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Refer to daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Assume responsibility for quality of products prepped.
• Stock and maintain adequate food levels at line stations.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and proper sanitation.
• Assist with plating and food preparation as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to fulfill orders.
• Close the kitchen properly at shift end.
• Be available to fill in at other positions to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School degree

Job description

Greet all guests upon arrival, provide excellent customer service with an upbeat personality and warm smile. Clean the kitchen, equipment, and all dining areas. The Prep Cook accurately and efficiently prepares ingredients and assists cooks in the preparation of food. This is a part‑time, non‑exempt position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Refer to daily prep list at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products prepped.
• Knowledgeable of standards, portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Comply with strict safety and hygiene protocols in the handling, storage and preparation of all food to guarantee the highest levels of food safety and hygiene in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Set up and maintain a clean organized area.
• Clean up and break down the station including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices, to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment and prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Operate and maintain equipment and tools, ensuring that they are in good working condition and properly disinfected to optimize efficiency and safety during meat cutting & taco making.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members to fulfill customer orders.
• Close the kitchen properly.
• Be available to fill in at other team member positions as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Some restaurant experience a plus.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop throughout a shift.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be a team player and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Have a valid Food Handlers and Alcohol Server Certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
• Previous experience working in a BBQ restaurant.
• High School degree preferred but not required.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses and a full range of benefits because we believe our leaders deserve to be rewarded, in more ways than one. A choice on medical, dental and vision insurance plans, matching 401K, free short / long term disability and group life insurance, paid vacation and personal days, health savings account & flexible spending plans, optional supplemental programs, pet insurance, wellness program, employee assistance program, tuition assistance, generous dining discounts at company owned restaurants, training and career development, restaurant director annual development conference, discounts on items like theme parks, movie theaters, live shows, etc., and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

M Crowd Restaurant Group is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer. Candidates are considered for employment with M Crowd Restaurant Group without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.