Cook / Cocinero (49532)

Cook

MONTROSE - HOUSTON, TX 77006

Overview

Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any

Description

Want to work in the ultimate taco shop serving up awesomeness to our guests? We are looking for dedicated culinary experts who take pride in introducing every guest to the Velvet Taco vibe. If you are as awesome as our food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love tacos, working hard and having fun while doing it, you belong here!

Benefits

• Excellent Pay + Tips
• Flexible Schedules
• Commuter & Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - The Stand Together Fund
• Medical Benefits (PT/FT)
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA (FT Only)
• Health Savings Accounts - HSA (FT Only)
• Dental and Vision Plans Paid by the Company (FT Only)
• Free Tacos!
• Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag!
• Kick Ass Culture that celebrates you being you!
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Oh, and if you're inclined to get a Velvet Taco tattoo, our CEO will pay for it!

Principal Duties

• Prepare high quality food items to order with passionate speed
• Follow the recipes and always make sure food presentation looks outstanding
• Complete assigned prep list, portion all products per spec
• Efficiently run your station during the shift, follow all recipes and stock food as needed
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, and preparation methods.
• Assist in ensuring deliveries are received and stored in a timely manner
• Label food and ensure proper rotation (FIFO)
• Maintain a driven, intense pace with good cleaning habits throughout shift
• Assist with cleaning smallwares and equipment as needed
• Other functions as assigned by management
• Have fun and kick ass

Qualifications

• Be relentless. Never settle. You have strong kitchen knowledge, and time management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment that takes pride in quality, flavor, and food presentation. Scratch kitchen experience preferred.
• Be a rebel. You are passionate about food and obsessed with cleanliness and organization.
• Kick ass & take names. You play a vital role in creating an unforgettable culinary experience. You take pride in providing every guest at Velvet Taco Vibe with delicious made from scratch food that liberates the senses.
• Stand together. You want to work within a team that thrives in a fast-paced, taco loving, fun environment.

Additional Requirements

• Aligns with Velvet Taco's culture
• 1-2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, scratch kitchen experience a plus
• Food Handlers Certification
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

Taco Velvet Taco is a temple to the liberated taco. We're a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving a chef-driven menu in a unique & funky fast-casual setting. Founded on the idea that tacos don't have to be associated with Tex-Mex cuisine and can be made with the same care and quality ingredients as fine dining, Velvet Taco is where "anything goes meets the art of the possible." Some cool things about us: we use only the freshest ingredients available to offer a menu that explores the edge of multi-cultural boundaries, taking the taco to a whole new liberated level. We slow roast our own chicken and corn, use lots of booze in our margaritas, and make everything from scratch, which means our food tastes really awesome!

Our tacos may not change the world, but we think they're pretty freakin' great. The best part? Our kick ass tribe is at the center of it all and we were even voted one of the Top 25 Best Brands to Work For in 2023 by QSR!

At Velvet Taco, we celebrate individuality! We are an equal opportunity employer and try to select and retain the best team members and managers based on their job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or medical condition.