Empellón Taqueria is seeking dedicated Head Line Cook to join our team. We have locations in the East Village and West Village with more locations opening in the Upper West Side, and Midtown East.

These positions offer great pay and endless opportunity for growth within a dedicated, caring and passionate restaurant group. You should be able to setup, cook, and order food weekly, with a food handlers license. Skills & Requirements: 

Must value professionalism and good manners.

Must be punctual and dependable.

Cleanliness and organization are extremely important.

At least 1 year of related experience required.

General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge.

High volume restaurant experience required.

Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment.

A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication.

Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve.
English and Spanish speaking

Responsibilities:

Executing menu items from start to finish. Including but not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.

Working with seasonal ingredients.

Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items.

Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set. Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff.

Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.

Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands
• Must be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required
• Has the ability to taste all foods to assure correct preparation

Benefits

Competitive rates & opportunity for growth

Paid Time Off

Benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, offered after 90 days to full-time employee

Commuter Discounts

Dining Discounts to sister locations

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.