Job description:

We are a Salvadoran and Latin American restaurant and store looking to hire a bilingual (spanish/english) kitchen helper. The daily responsibilities include washing, cleaning, and food preparation duties in a kitchen from prep to food packing and plating. Pay based on experience.

Below are the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, along with how the job functions within the organisation. This position reports directly to the Kitchen Lead. This role operates primarily in Spanish.

- Keep the dining room and store clean in accordance with the company’s opening and closing guidelines as well as the requirements of the local health and safety department.
- Clean and sanitise tables, chairs and other dining area surfaces
- Ensure food service and quality control.
- Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations.
- Set up tables with utensils, napkins and condiments in serving areas
- Transparent tables of used dishes and reset for new customers
- Bus tables by clearing used dishes and utensils,
- Provide excellent customer service, greet customers, take customers' orders and answer customers’ questions when required.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards




- Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner and meets food safety guidelines
- Assist with meal preparation and plating
- Responsible for daily completion of prep requirements
- Required to maintain inventory of food stocks and relay information to Kitchen Lead
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation of the line
- Maintain a clean and organised work area
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures
- Ensure completion of daily opening and closing cleaning procedures
- Adhere to all safety and health regulations
- Due to the nature of this restaurant and current staff Spanish fluency is strongly required

Skills

- Culinary
- Customer service
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding (Must be able to lift 50 lb)
- Repetitive Tasks
- Attention to detail
- Spanish Fluency

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.95-$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Cooking: 2 years (required)

Language:

- Spanish (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Helper/ Ayudante de Cocinera (City Commercial Core)
🏢 Mi Tienda Latina
📍 City Commercial Core