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Tocaya Modern Mexican

Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

hourly pay
Tips
Career growth opportunities
flexible scheduling
Employee Discounts
Supportive team environment
Health safety compliance

Job Description

Tocaya is a dynamic restaurant brand that specializes in delivering bold flavors through its signature "Modern Mexican" cuisine. Known for using the best ingredients, Tocaya crafts a versatile menu that honors traditional Mexican recipes while also accommodating a range of dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The restaurant prides itself on creating an inviting and authentic dining experience that encourages guests to become regular visitors, often returning multiple times a week and sharing their enthusiasm with friends. Established with the goal of offering high-quality, flavor-focused meals, Tocaya is rapidly growing in popularity and establishing a loyal customer base... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, and frequently lift and bend from the waist
  • Must be able to stand for long periods
  • This position requires frequent use of hands and arms in repetitive motions
  • Regularly required to handle hot food

Job Qualifications

  • Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Knowledge of the industry and relevant health and safety regulations
  • Current Food Handlers card
  • Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
  • Ability to maintain a clean station while preparing food for service
  • Previous kitchen experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
  • Prepare food for service such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces
  • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
  • Answer, report and follow Executive or Chef de Cuisine’s instructions
  • Clean up station and take care of leftover food
  • Stock inventory appropriately
  • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Follow and enforce all company recipes
  • Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking
  • Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
  • Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies
  • Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products to assure a smooth service
  • Portion food products prior to cooking according to specifications
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning or marinating
  • Follow proper plate presentation

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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