LINE COOK

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA • Miami Beach, FL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares and assembles menu items according to standard recipes and customer specifications, ensuring timely, consistent preparation and presentation that meets the restaurant’s quality standards. The role includes setting up and maintaining kitchen stations, keeping products stocked, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout kitchen and food-handling areas.

The Line Cook works collaboratively with kitchen staff and other team members, communicates during service, supports colleagues as needed, and informs managers of operational issues. The position also requires knowledge of menu items, ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation methods, specials, and promotions, as well as compliance with food safety, health, safety, and internal policies. Associates must follow safe work practices and promptly report injuries to a supervisor or the Security Officer on duty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High degree of professional integrity and ability to work safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to speak English clearly and cordially with staff and vendors.
• Ability to read and write English to understand written procedures and to give and receive written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from staff and vendors.
• Previous experience in a customer service or food service role is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a customer service or food service role.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive work environment, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Coordinate and communicate with kitchen staff and other team members to support smooth operations.
• Assist team members to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
• Keep managers informed of issues or challenges and work with them to find timely solutions.
• Maintain product stock levels at workstations and in coolers and dry storage.
• Address food quality issues or concerns promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, flavor profiles, preparation techniques, daily specials, and promotions.
• Prepare food according to standard recipes and customer specifications in a timely and consistent manner.
• Set up stations, side stations, storage areas, and food-handling areas with required items.
• Assemble and plate menu items to meet menu descriptions and quality standards.
• Perform general cleaning and maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen areas.
• Follow health and safety regulations, internal policies, and food safety practices for proper storage, handling, and preparation.
• Practice safe work habits and immediately report any injury to an immediate supervisor or the Security Officer on duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED