Cooking & Food Preparation. Prepare and cook menu items to order, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service. Operate kitchen equipment and cooking stations (grill, sauté, oven, etc.) safely and effectively. Set up and maintain line stations with prepared ingredients, supplies, and equipment. Follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards to uphold menu consistency. Monitor food quality, taste, and appearance before service. Ensure all dishes meet the company's high standards for taste, temperature, portion size, and presentation. Support Grab & Go preparation, labeling, rotation, and stocking. Customer Service & Order Fulfillment. Fulfill customer orders promptly and accurately. Greet customers with a friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude—always with a smile—creating a welcoming environment that encourages repeat visits. Communicate and engage with customers to answer questions about menu items, specials, or modifications. Organization & Inventory. Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to leadership. Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supply deliveries. Assist with monitoring inventory levels, restocking supplies, and rotating stock to ensure freshness. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the line, workstations, and FOH/ BOH shared areas. Teamwork & Compliance. Work cooperatively with team members, anticipating needs to ensure smooth operations. Support additional back-of-house duties as needed, including food prep and workstation setup. Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards. Support tasks assigned by Culinary Leads and Supervisors to successfully operate Wonderful La Cocina Restaurant. Qualifications. Minimum 4 years of restaurant experience, including cooking on the line. Prior experience in both customer service and food preparation required. Ability to operate heavy kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Strong work ethic and reliability. Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and remain proactive and productive during slower periods. Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and priorities. Exceptional customer service and teamwork skills required. Demonstrated understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and food preparation techniques. In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Customer service mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills to manage work area and maintain station readiness. Proficiency with kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards. Positive, team-oriented attitude with willingness to support both FOH and BOH needs. Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and remain calm under pressure. Reliability, consistency, and a positive, can-do attitude. Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.