Prep cook

Job Overview

Line Cook / Prep Cook — CaliTacos Scottsdale
CaliTacos | Scottsdale, AZ
Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour — up to $20.00 per hour after raises
Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities Available
CaliTacos is opening a brand-new location in Scottsdale in october, and we’re looking for dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Line Cooks / Prep Cooks to join our opening kitchen team.
CaliTacos is a fresh Mexican food concept known for our quesotacos, birria, and made-fresh food. We operate 7 days a week from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM, including dine-in and drive-thru service.
Our kitchen team is responsible for producing consistent, high-quality food quickly while maintaining strict standards for food safety, cleanliness, portion control, and organization.
Teamwork Is a Big Part of This Job
At CaliTacos, we work as a team—not as individuals working separate stations.
We expect our kitchen team to help each other whenever needed. If your station is caught up and another team member needs help, you step in and help. During busy periods, everyone works together to keep orders moving and maintain our food-quality standards.
You may be asked to help with prep, cooking, stocking, cleaning, dishes, or another station depending on what the team needs. No job is beneath anyone, and we expect everyone to contribute to the success of the entire kitchen.
What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items according to CaliTacos recipes and procedures
• Work multiple kitchen stations as trained and assigned
• Prepare ingredients for service, including meats, vegetables, sauces, toppings, and other menu components
• Follow recipes, portion standards, cooking procedures, and presentation standards
• Cook food to the correct temperatures and specifications
• Maintain proper food temperatures throughout preparation and service
• Assemble orders accurately and efficiently
• Work closely with the entire kitchen and front-of-house team to keep orders moving
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and management during busy periods
• Help other team members whenever your station is caught up or additional help is needed
• Step into different kitchen positions as needed during the shift
• Monitor food levels and communicate when additional product or prep is needed
• Complete daily prep lists and maintain proper rotation of ingredients
• Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked workstation
• Clean and sanitize equipment, prep areas, cooking surfaces, and other kitchen areas
• Follow all CaliTacos food safety and sanitation procedures
• Properly handle knives, cooking equipment, hot surfaces, and other kitchen equipment
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures
• Minimize food waste while maintaining quality and proper portions
• Support your teammates and communicate when you need help or when someone else needs help
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude during busy shifts

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for kitchen team members who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Hardworking and motivated
• Team-oriented and willing to help wherever needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
• Able to work efficiently during high-volume periods
• Able to follow recipes and instructions consistently
• Comfortable working with knives and commercial kitchen equipment
• Detail-oriented and focused on food quality
• Clean and organized
• Willing to jump in and help a teammate without being asked
• Able to communicate clearly with coworkers and management
• Comfortable receiving direction and feedback
• Able to work well with different personalities
• Comfortable standing for extended periods
• Able to lift and carry restaurant supplies and ingredients as required
• Willing to learn CaliTacos recipes, procedures, and standards
• Committed to following food safety and sanitation requirements

Bilingual applicants are a plus!
Experience
Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred but not required for every position.
Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Line cooking
• Prep cooking
• Mexican or Latin food
• Fast-casual restaurants
• High-volume restaurants
• Drive-thru operations
• Food preparation
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Food safety and sanitation

We’re willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, takes direction well, works well with others, and wants to become a valuable part of the CaliTacos team.
What We Expect From Our Kitchen Team
At CaliTacos, we care about quality, consistency, speed, cleanliness, and teamwork.
Every team member is expected to:

• Show up on time and ready to work
• Follow recipes and procedures
• Keep their station clean and organized
• Maintain proper food safety practices
• Help teammates when they need support
• Ask for help when they need it
• Communicate with the team
• Take pride in the food they prepare
• Work efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Work together to get through busy periods
• Help with cleaning, stocking, prep, and other duties when needed
• Treat coworkers and customers with respect

Why Join CaliTacos?
You’ll be joining the opening kitchen team of a brand-new Scottsdale restaurant.
This is an opportunity to help build the kitchen from the ground up, learn our systems and recipes, develop your skills, and become part of a team that believes in working hard, helping each other, and taking pride in what we serve.
We want people who understand that a successful restaurant kitchen depends on everyone doing their part and having each other's backs when things get busy.
If you’re dependable, hardworking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of building a strong team from day one, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have a valid Arizona Food Handler’s Card?

Work Location: In person