
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
uniform provided
Meal Allowances
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Ted's Café Escondido is a well-established restaurant brand known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and vibrant dining experience. Located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, this restaurant is committed to delivering the highest quality food and excellent customer service to guests in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. With a reputation for serving some of the best Mexican food in the industry, Ted's Café Escondido emphasizes consistency, accuracy, speed, and organization in every aspect of their operations. The restaurant prides itself on maintaining a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement to uphold its standard of excellence.
The Line Cook role at Ted's Café Escondido plays a crucial part in the kitchen operations, responsible for preparing and assembling dishes with consistency and precision. This position pays an hourly wage of $16 and requires individuals who can work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Line cooks are assigned specific positions that include making plates, managing the kitchen's timing, and handling grill items. They must work quickly and efficiently to ensure that all orders are accurate and served promptly to enhance the guest experience.
This role involves maintaining a fast and steady pace while organizing work to eliminate unnecessary steps. In addition to cooking, a Line Cook must adhere to strict cleanliness guidelines, participate in routine cleaning, and keep all kitchen equipment sanitized and orderly. Recipe adherence and portion control are essential, requiring the use of scales and measuring tools to ensure consistency. Effective communication with fellow cooks and management is necessary to orchestrate the flow of food and guarantee that every guest receives exactly what they ordered.
Ted's Café Escondido fosters a positive working environment where respect among staff and guests is paramount. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality Mexican cuisine. The job requires varied working hours, including weekends, holidays, and late evenings, and involves physical activity such as standing for extended periods and lifting. The position offers a chance to develop culinary skills in a fast-paced and team-oriented setting while contributing to the restaurant's ongoing success and reputation.
The Line Cook role at Ted's Café Escondido plays a crucial part in the kitchen operations, responsible for preparing and assembling dishes with consistency and precision. This position pays an hourly wage of $16 and requires individuals who can work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Line cooks are assigned specific positions that include making plates, managing the kitchen's timing, and handling grill items. They must work quickly and efficiently to ensure that all orders are accurate and served promptly to enhance the guest experience.
This role involves maintaining a fast and steady pace while organizing work to eliminate unnecessary steps. In addition to cooking, a Line Cook must adhere to strict cleanliness guidelines, participate in routine cleaning, and keep all kitchen equipment sanitized and orderly. Recipe adherence and portion control are essential, requiring the use of scales and measuring tools to ensure consistency. Effective communication with fellow cooks and management is necessary to orchestrate the flow of food and guarantee that every guest receives exactly what they ordered.
Ted's Café Escondido fosters a positive working environment where respect among staff and guests is paramount. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality Mexican cuisine. The job requires varied working hours, including weekends, holidays, and late evenings, and involves physical activity such as standing for extended periods and lifting. The position offers a chance to develop culinary skills in a fast-paced and team-oriented setting while contributing to the restaurant's ongoing success and reputation.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8+ hours daily
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally, and objects over 50 lbs rarely
- Ability to bend, reach, grasp, climb, squat, kneel, crawl, and perform fine manipulation
- Willingness to work varied hours including weekends, holidays, late evenings, and early mornings
- Compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations
- Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team
- Reliable and punctual with a positive work ethic
Job Qualifications
- Previous line kitchen experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
- Professional attitude, demeanor, and dress
- Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of Mexican cuisine and cooking techniques preferred
- Ability to multitask and communicate effectively
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and adherence to recipes and portion control
Job Duties
- Prepare and assemble plates accurately on position 1 including enchiladas, tamales, nachos, tostadas, pork verde, chili rellenos, rice, beans, corn, sauces, and grated cheese
- Manage kitchen timing and communicate with other positions to complete orders efficiently on position 2
- Garnish entrees with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream and prepare fried items like chimichangas and flautas
- Handle grill items such as fajitas, tacos carbon, Mexican tacos, chicken Monterey, and quesadillas on position 3
- Maintain a fast and steady pace while working in an organized manner
- Participate in cleaning duties and uphold sanitation standards of the kitchen and equipment
- Use correct kitchen tools safely and care for equipment properly
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