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FRESQUEZ CONCESSIONS INC Cook - Albuquerque Sunport in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Team Fresquez is a family owned and operated business that operates over 20 restaurants in New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. We seek to give back and reinvest into the communities where we are present, fulfilling a simple passion to serve all those that we come in touch with.
We value our team, our customers and our community while committing to providing growth opportunities from within. We live in Limitless possibilities and encourage our team to Dare to Dream Big and achieve their career goals. Everyone is a leader at Fresquez Companies, we have the power to positively influence others through our words and actions. We are looking for friendly, hardworking team members who have Passion and Creativity to serve and who have the Courage to rise to the next level of excellence. We believe you are the CEO of your growth and success and your contribution always matters. Our restaurants are very busy therefore, being on time, responsible, dependable, and respectful of others is a must! Join our amazing team and build Trust, Collaborate and achieve your goals, One step at a time.
Why Join Our Team?
Referral Bonus
Full or Part Time Available
Flexible Scheduling
Medical, Dental and Vision
401(K)
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Pay
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
PTO - Generous PTO Benefit
Meal Discounts
We Promote Within
Summary/Objective: “At Fresquez Companies, we empower the lives of people by providing authentic, impactful and exceptional experiences (one team member and guest at a time.)"
The Cook is responsible for ensuring our food is prepared to the exact specifications stated and quality expected for safe serving, complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to set up, preparation of food, cooking, clean up, equipment monitoring, sanitation, and ensuring appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.
Here at Fresquez, we are customer-focused company. Our Cooks play a critical role, as it is their responsibility to make sure our food is safe to eat and is consistently served with the utmost quality taste, overall ensuring our guests are delighted in their visit and leave with the best guest experience possible.
Essential Functions:
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize tasks.
Food safety driven and food service experience.
Responsible for prepping ingredients and assembling dishes according to restaurant recipes and specifications.
Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas including ability to check and complete daily temperature logs.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and/or griddles, slicer, etc. with the ability to use simultaneously at times.
Prepare and serve beverages.
Read food order slips and/or screens or receive verbal instructions to cook to specifications.
Verify prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Clean, stock and restock workstations, display cases, etc.
Order and take delivery of product, as needed.
General Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
Organization, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Ethical Conduct, High Integrity, Personal Responsibility and Initiative, Technical/Mechanical Ability, Safety Conscious, and Cleanliness.
Strong knowledge and understanding of company and FDA standards, processes and procedures.
Detail oriented.
Excellent listening skills.
Team Player – Ability to act in a collaborative manner which contributes to creating an environment of respect and professionalism displayed at all times toward management, co-workers, guests, and vendors.
Effective organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and adept at varying and changing demands.
Able to work at a fast pace in an effective manner.
Effective interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills with co-workers including other cooks, servers, and management.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a fast-paced restaurant setting and is frequently subjected to heat, steam, fire, and noise. This role routinely uses standard restaurant equipment such as: ovens, cook tops, griddles, deep-fat fryers, grills, microwaves, sharp tools/slicers, as well as other equipment as necessary.
Physical or Environmental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
This position requires constant standing. All positions may require constant, frequent, or occasional: standing, walking, lifting, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is an hourly position. Scheduled hours vary by restaurant needs, including necessary adjustments during high and low seasonal changes. Typical days and hours of work for this position are Monday-Sunday 5am-12am (varying shifts). Other days/hours required, including holidays, as needed or assigned.
Required Experience and Skills:
A minimum of one year cooking experience required. Restaurant experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and sanitation laws, principles, procedures, and practices.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business rules and technical procedures.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information and respond to questions from management and team members.
Other (Secondary) Responsibilities:
Assist with other restaurant functions including other assigned duties as needed. This may include prep-cook, dish-washing, and maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and facility.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
Fresquez, Inc., Fresquez Concessions, Inc., NM Restaurant Investors Inc. DBA Village Inn, and LF Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. The policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.
