Cook (Cocinero)

Job Description

Cook (Cocinero) Job Description:

● The Cocinero provides all hot prepared recipes for the burrito line.

● This position requires proper execution of recipes, the ability to calculate recipe batch sizes, and a passion for cooking great food.

● The quality, temperature, and consistency of the food are the responsibility of the Cocinero.

● The Cocinero practices safe food handling procedures are educated on time and temperature controls for all food and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

● A typical day involves lifting hot and heavy pans, cooking multiple products at once, and cleaning and organizing kitchen spaces.

● The Cocinero knows when and how much of any item to prepare and recognizes when batch sizes need to adjust to business volume.

● The Cocinero communicates with the Kitchen Leads and MOD regarding all food-related operations in the kitchen including par levels, inventory, quality, equipment, and proper preparation of all menu items.

● The Cocinero’s direct supervisor is the MOD.

Cook (Cocinero) Daily Responsibilities:

● Evaluate prepared foods from the day before and or previous shift

● Checking daily prep list and completing assignments

● Evaluate batch amounts for all recipes and cook/reheat according to needs—smaller batches more frequently is the rule

● Cook all recipes properly and exactly according to recipe measurements and specifications—taste everything

● Have line properly stocked on time for open and throughout the day

● Regular rotation and stocking of hot food into clean and appropriate pans throughout the day

● Follow all cooling, labeling, safe food handling, and rotation standards

● Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times

● Properly clean and care for all kitchen equipment

● The prompt break-down and cleanup of the kitchen at closing

Team Member Benefits:

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401 k (matching up to 5%)

About Felipe's:

For more than 15 years, Felipe's has brought scratch-made Mexican food and hand-squeezed Key-Lime Margaritas to New Orleans, Maryland, and Southwest Florida. Family-owned, Felipe's philosophy on food and drink is simple: no cans, no bags, that’s our commitment to you. There is fresh and then there is Felipe’s fresh.