What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Big Tex Taqueria?
The cook position prepares food in accordance with brand standards and assures quality food service is provided at all times in a safe manner.
Big Tex Taqueria is open 7 Days a week!
Cook tasks in the restaurant may include:
- Preparing and cooking food orders to meet product quality brand standards
- Learning and executing recipes
- Food preparation and portioning
- Dressing items to order
- Packaging all menu items and checking for product quality and consistency
- Maintains cleanliness in back of the house/kitchen; including trash disposal, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, wiping counter-tops and sanitizing food areas
- Communicates food wait times and adapts to customer concerns
- Must be knowledgeable of food handling procedures
- Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing 0-50 pounds during scheduled shift.
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, walk and squat during scheduled shift.
- Available to work various shifts (including weekends, nights, and/or holidays)
- Willingness to abide by the appearance, uniform and hygiene standards
- Effective communication skills; basic math and reading skills
- General knowledge and understanding of the restaurant industry or retail operations preferred, but not required
- In addition to the essential job duties stated above, the ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others are essential functions of the job.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.