Line Server

Who Are We?

At Cactus Taqueria, we believe great food starts with fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and genuine hospitality. For over two decades, we’ve been serving our community in Berkeley with made-from-scratch Mexican dishes that celebrate tradition while embracing creativity. Our guests come for the sizzling aromas, the colorful plates, and the friendly faces behind the counter—and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

As a Line Server, you’re more than the person assembling orders, you’re the heartbeat of our guest experience! You’ll greet customers with a smile, guide them through our menu, and ensure every plate leaves the line looking and tasting amazing. In our fast-paced, team-driven kitchen, you’ll be part of a crew that work hard, laughs often, and take pride in making every meal memorable. Cactus Taqueria is currently hiring a part-time Line Server at our Solano Avenue location in Oakland. The ideal candidate works well in a fast-paced environment, thrives in a kitchen environment, and has a clear understanding of health and safety standards.

Tasks of the Job:

• Follow recipes and the standards of quality of the kitchen and company
• Restocking line and kitchen as needed with all necessary supplies
• • • Managing your designated food area, assisting others when needed
• Preparing different food items using various techniques/methods, chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, weighing out portions, etc.
• Assist customers by taking orders (both in person over the phone), processing sales, bagging to-go orders
• • • Assist with processing completing DoorDash orders
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner
• Assembling dishes and completing basic food prepping tasks
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with customers and coworkers
• Ensuring the proper opening/closing of the kitchen
• Expected to know how to and successfully deep clean kitchen appliances, cases, all workstations
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen, as needed

Skills of the Job:

• Proven cooking/line prep experience
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Attentive to detail
• Strong sense of teamwork, capable of also working independently
• Being highly skilled at wielding knives and other kitchen utensils

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Ability to perform strenuous physical duties such as lifting, walking, standing for 7 hours
• Must be able to lift, move, carry up to 50 lbs while using the correct technique
• Ability to work in a kitchen production environment (hot stoves, knives, refrigeration units, etc)