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
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- 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