Taquero/a
Tacombi - NYC
New York, NY, United States
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Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Execution
- Prepare and cook menu items according to Tacombi recipes and standards.
- Execute assigned station duties during prep and service with accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet expectations at all times.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation before, during, and after service.
- Properly handle, store, label, and rotate ingredients according to guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the BOH team to ensure smooth service flow.
- Communicate clearly with the Principal Taquero and teammates during service.
- Support fellow taqueros and step in where needed to maintain service standards.
- Assist with prep tasks, restocking, and station setup/breakdown as assigned.
- Properly use and care for kitchen tools, equipment, and smallwares.
- Follow all BOH systems, processes, and daily checklists.
- Previous kitchen or line cook experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to follow recipes, standards, and instructions consistently.
- Basic understanding of food safety and kitchen cleanliness requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency during service.
- Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Menu items are prepared accurately, on time, and to spec.
- Workstation and kitchen areas remain clean and organized throughout each shift.
- Consistent adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Reliable teamwork, communication, and dependability during service.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead as needed for kitchen operations.
- Comfortable working in environments with heat, humidity, cold storage, and exposure to common allergens with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to handle food, equipment, and kitchen tools, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($19.00 - $21.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Reliability
Physical Stamina
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