Cook at Edchada's Mexican Restaurant

Qualifications for Mexican Restaurant Cook

Required:

• Proven experience as a line cook or prep cook, preferably in a Mexican or Latin American kitchen
• Strong knowledge of traditional Mexican cooking techniques, spices, and ingredients (e.g., salsas, tacos, tamales, mole, etc.)
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare dishes consistently with quality and presentation standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines (Active food handler's card is required, ServSafe certification is a plus)
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with kitchen staff
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Experience with grilling meats (asador), using a comal, or making tortillas from scratch
• Creativity and passion for Mexican cuisine with an openness to contribute ideas for specials or menu items

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in the food & restaurant industry
• 16 years or older
• Food Service license/certification: Food Handler's License
• Food Service license/certification: Bartending License
• Valid driver's license
• Restaurant back of house skills: safe food handling
• Restaurant back of house skills: general food prep
• Restaurant back of house skills: grill station
• Able to work in an environment with high temperatures
• Able to stand for duration of shift
• Able to comfortably lift 30 lbs
• Available to work: holidays
• Available to work: weekends