POSITION SUMMARY:
A Kitchen Prep/Cook is responsible for setting up kitchen workstations and performing basic cooking duties. Their duties include the preparation of meals, and ingredients, organizing and labeling food items in the refrigerator/freezers, performing tasks like chopping and mixing ingredients, and sanitizing their workstation.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
· Candidate may be required to have a high school diploma or GED but it is not required.
· Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays
· Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred but not required
· Must be able to pass in-house training and orientation sessions
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
· Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred but not required
· Basic cooking and chopping knowledge
· Works well as part of a team
· Ability to handle being near cooking ovens with high heat
· Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks promptly
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Must set up and sanitize kitchen work area and kitchen equipment.
· Prepare ingredients to be used in entrees and sauces.
· Must be able to wash, peel, and cut vegetables.
· Mix ingredients, stew vegetables, and prep tamales on trays.
· Wash, chop produce, and do other food handling.
· Set up and wrap tamales and sort them by flavor and type.
· Assist with online orders by preparing and packaging tamales correctly for shipping.
· Label, stock, and transfer all wrapped tamales to their proper place and ensure they are easily accessible.
· Wash trays, and cooking equipment, clean floors, clean bathrooms, sanitize countertops, sanitize cutting boards, and maintain all areas to health code standards.
· Maintain a clean and organized kitchen by making sure all waste is removed and the surfaces are sanitized at the end of the work shift and/or day.
· Comply with food sanitation guidelines and safety rules.
· Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: Up to $11.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
Location:
- Pharr, TX 78577 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
