Job description

Job Summary

Prepare menu items for consumption by the customer or for use in products prepared by cook(s) and food servers. Prepare consistent, high-quality food in conformance with company standards. Maintain a sanitary kitchen and work station and complete assigned tasks quickly and efficiently.

General Accountabilities

• Follow the recipes as instructed to meet company standards.
• Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible; Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Follow all safe food handling practices.
• Maintain your daily and weekly sanitation and maintenance schedules.
• Restock kitchen supplies and use our product labeling system to label, date, rotate, and store all food products.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Rito’s Mexican Food
• Prepare, grill, cook, and fry foods such as Burritos, Chimichangas, Tostadas, Tacos, Enchiladas and other menu items in accordance with company standards.
• Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
• Take orders sent to kitchen and cook foods, according to company requirements.
• Garnish and present meals neatly and appropriately to company standards
• Perform food preparation tasks, such as dicing produce, cutting meats, making tacos, cutting cheese, mashing beans, shredding meat or any tasks asked of you.
• Complete ticketed orders from steam tables, hot wells, cheesemelters, quickly and efficiently
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.*

Job Qualifications/Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: A few months to one year of related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent desired but not essential for prep area.
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Must be able to perform simple math calculations and follow directions for equipment and recipe production.
• Must be able to speak and listen to staff and managers for cooking instructions.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift, stoop, and bend.
• Must exhibit hand coordination and dexterity for rapid productions.
• Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, products, and other items weighing up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Keep calm under pressure.
• Passion for teamwork.
• Dedication to quality.
• Ability to multitask
• Time Management
• Completion and passing of Maricopa County Food Handlers Test

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Physical setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mesa, AZ 85201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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