Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is an operationally driven company that believes it's all about being the defining standard in everything we do. We pride ourselves on serving the flavorful, FRESH Mexican Food. Baja Fresh is a place full of hard work, challenges, opportunity and development. We are a performance-based company, which means you'll have the chance to succeed like you never have before. We have a clear, well-defined Vision to set the pace of the company. You must be outgoing, passionate, standards driven and have the desire to succeed in all you do! We offer Benefits, and a comprehensive Training Program. Due to our growth across the country, we are currently seeking team oriented, high-energy individuals who have the passion to work for an industry leader. We are seeking exceptional Team Members to join our team and in turn lead our teams to succeed the Baja Fresh Way! Do you want to be the best? Then come work for the best!

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Saut, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment