Cocinero

Vallarta Supermarkets•Pasadena, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Vallarta Supermarkets Family! At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you! About the Role: The Cook prepares and cooks authentic Mexican and Central American dishes from scratch, including guisados, soups, salsas, mole, rice, and beans. This role also assists in gathering and prepping ingredients, maintains cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensures food safety and sanitation while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

Knowledge of authentic Mexican and Central American food preparation.
Familiarity with kitchen tools and equipment.
Some experience as a restaurant cooks or prep helper.
Basic understanding of English language.
Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
Respectful, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding, prompt, and courteous service.
Work as a team member and assist coworkers as needed.
Prepare and cook from scratch all menu items (guisados, soups, salsa, mole, rice, beans, etc.) consistently to Vallarta standards.
Gather, wash, and prepare food ingredients.
Communicate ingredients and supply needs, including inventory of prepared food, to management.
Transport products to coolers and storage areas.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow food safety, health code regulations, personal hygiene, and sanitation practices.
Follow dress code policies, changing apron/smock as needed.
Treat coworkers and customers respectfully at all times.
Use equipment and tools safely, report equipment issues immediately.
Abide by company rules and Employee Handbook policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned.