Trainee
Dos Toros Taqueria · New Hyde Park, NY · 12 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Following recipes accurately and maintaining food preparation processes such as cooking, marinating, seasoning, and grilling meats; chopping herbs; dicing, cutting, and slicing vegetables
- Completing hot and cold food preparation assignment accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion
- Preparing food throughout the day as needed, anticipating and reacting to customer volume
- Maintaining appropriate portion control and consistently monitoring food levels on the line
- Maintaining proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing and cooking food
- Providing friendly, quality customer service to each guest
- Consistently and accurately using prep sheets, position charts, and checklists
- Following sanitation standards including washing cookware and utensils throughout the day
- Cleaning equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion according to sanitation guideline
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
The Ideal Candidate
- Will have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all restaurant employees and work as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
- Will have the ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees
- Will have the ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times and display a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments
- Will be able to exhibit a cheerful and helpful attitude, and provide exceptional customer service
- Will be able to adapt to changing customer volume levels with a sense of urgency
- Will be able to demonstrate a complete understanding of the menu
- Will be able to follow instructions for recipes and sanitation guidelines
- Will be able to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen and line
- Will be able to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location
Our Core Values
- TOTAL RESPECT
- GENUINE WARMTH
- UNCOMPROMISING EXPERTISE
Skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time