Carnitas Cook 1 - App

El Rio Grande Latin Market Careers•Dallas, TX

11h

About The Position

The Carnitas Cook 1 prepares and cooks a variety of food products, including meats and vegetables, using the equipment and products specified by the daily checklist. The role also involves operating equipment and serving products in the Food/Juice Bar area, including preparing juices, coffee, specialty drinks, and smoothies. The position supports a positive customer experience by maintaining clean, appealing, well-stocked displays and checking product freshness and quality. The cook keeps their station sufficiently stocked with prepared products, completes inventory and orders in a timely manner, and follows procedures for supplies, storage, coolers, product transfers, and shrink. They check proper temperatures, maintain daily temperature and kitchen setup station logs, and submit logs to the chef on duty at the end of the shift. The role also contributes to department production by participating in interviews for Food Service team members, assisting with associate training, and communicating assignments and expectations clearly. The cook follows established policies and procedures and helps ensure compliance with federal, state, and company standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Able to lift pots, pans, and similar items weighing up to 40 lb.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Two to three years of related high-volume restaurant cook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and help ensure a positive, satisfying customer experience.
Keep cases, shelves, and displays clean, well-stocked, fresh, and appealing.
Operate equipment and serve products in the Food/Juice Bar area, including preparing juices, coffee, specialty drinks, and smoothies.
Follow Food/Juice Bar procedures for supplies, storage, coolers, product transfers, and shrink.
Cook and prepare meats, vegetables, and other food products according to the daily checklist and using a variety of equipment and products.
Check proper temperatures, maintain daily temperature logs and kitchen setup station logs, and submit logs to the chef on duty at the end of the shift.
Stock and maintain sufficient prepared products at the station to support smooth service.
Complete inventory and orders in a timely manner.
Follow and comply with established policies and procedures.
Participate in interviews for Food Service team members and assist in training associates.
Communicate effectively and provide clear expectations for assignments.
Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and company standards for product freshness, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
Maintain standards for shrink, safety, and inventory control.
Use suggestive selling techniques to maximize sales.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.