Purpose of the Position

Proficient at all 4 stations as outlined below. Lead the line including expediting tickets and organizing the timing/priority. Calling out orders to fellow line cooks. Holding peers accountable for quality, performance and professionalism. Knowledge of quality and specs and expectations. Ability to execute catering. Assistance in training new employees. Sanitation understanding and upholding standards. Embody the culture and lead by example.

Taco Responsibilities:

• Produces perfect tacos on the line per customer orders in the same sequence as they were ordered.
• Verifies tickets
• Keep line clean while working
• Communicates with plancha, fry/garnish, and torta listens for ticket times and is responsive
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized including the cooler
• Details kitchen equipment daily
• Upholds Taco Bamba’s quality standards at all times
• Properly breaks down station and cleans for the next shift, restocks if necessary
• Produce line prep items as listed on the prep sheet
• Properly labels, dates and fills pans correctly for all produced food items
• Properly sets up station according to diagram with appropriate backups to get through their shift.
• Practices proper food safety and HACCP techniques, FIFO
• Prepares food according to Taco Bamba’s and Food handlers guidelines

Plancha Responsibilities:

• Cooks meats and eggs (per customer orders) in the same sequence as they are ordered
• Verifies tickets, keep plancha clean while working, line sweeps,
• Preparing tortillas and reheating braised meats, corn, sopas, and the black and refried beans for the hot line.
• Preparing Tortas and Breakfast items as ordered
• Produce line prep items as listed on the prep sheet
• Properly labels, dates and fills pans correctly for all produced food items
• Properly sets up station according to diagram with appropriate backups to get through their shift.
• Properly breaks down station and cleans for the next shift, restocks if necessary
• Practices proper food safety and HACCP techniques, FIFO
• Communicates with fellow staff members to ensure quality product and ticket times.
• Follows all Taco Bamba’s recipes and procedures
• Preparation of other items as requested by management
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized including the coolers
• Details kitchen equipment daily
• Clear understanding of the recipe bible and how to care for it

Fry/Garnish Responsibilities:

• Garnishes perfect tacos on the line per customer orders in the same sequence as they were ordered.
• Verifies tickets & calls guests to pick up food
• Frys food items needed to stuff tacos & tortas
• Keep line clean while working
• Properly labels, dates, and fills pans correctly for all produced food items
• Properly sets up station according to diagram with appropriate backups to get through their shift.
• Properly breaks down station and cleans for the next shift, restocks if necessary
• Practices proper food safety and HACCP techniques, FIFO
• Does not over batch only fry ahead during busy times
• Fries chips & chicharrones as needed
• Communicates with plancha and taco, listens for ticket times and is responsive
• Details kitchen equipment daily
• May assist with grill or taco line depending on need
• Clear understanding of the recipe bible and how to care for it
• Keeps kitchen clean and organized including the cooler
• Verifies tickets, keep fryers clean while working, line sweeps,
• May be asked to assist with other duties outside of this job description

Torta Responsibilities:

• Verifies tickets & calls guests to pick up food
• Builds all dishes required of the station to proper specs
• Keep line clean while working
• Properly labels, dates, and fills pans correctly for all produced food items
• Properly sets up station according to diagram with appropriate backups to get through their shift.
• Properly breaks down station and cleans for the next shift, restocks if necessary
• Practices proper food safety and HACCP techniques, FIFO
• Does not over batch food items
• Communicates with plancha and taco, listens for ticket times and is responsive