KITCHEN CREW

Kitchen Crew Member

PURALIMA Cantina™ is seeking a talented Kitchen Crew member to add to our team! At PURALIMA Cantina, we've chosen to create connection and beauty through great food. Food that's made from scratch with care. Food that celebrates tradition using time-honored culinary methods. Food that can turn a bad day into a good one and make a good day that much better. Food that evokes emotions of delight, whether you're the one making it or the one enjoying it. To ensure that guests receive the best service and food each and every time, we need enthusiastic, positive and motivated leaders. This is where our Kitchen Crew comes in. You are the face of our brand and the glue that keeps our team whole.

Position Overview:

As a Kitchen Crew Member, you will work alongside our Kitchen Managers in preparing our top-of-the-line ingredients – from locally sourced veggies to organic proteins and produce. Your job is to give the guests the flavors they are looking for – fresh, tasty and authentic food. This position will continue to grow as our company does and is an integral part to our continued success.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare food daily in accordance with projected daily sales including special orders and events
• Complete tasks and recipes with consistency and speed
• Practice FIFO
• Maintaining a clean environment – prep tables, hot line coolers, prep sinks, floors, walk-in coolers, walls, storage areas
• Make food items following standardized recipes and procedures
• Basic knowledge of all items, ingredients, and procedures
• Communicate with Kitchen Manager on any shortages

Job Requirements:

Minimum:

• 1-year back of house experience
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience in fast-casual or from scratch kitchen
• Strong knife skills
• Drive to consistently improve and take on more

PURALIMA Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Opportunity to grow and advance career
• Employee meals discounts
• Flexible scheduling

This job opportunity is for a position in a store owned and operated by an independent franchisee. Independently owned and operated, PURALIMA's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits, hiring decisions and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations