Costa Taco is on the hunt for a passionate and reliable Cook / Kitchen Team Member to join our crew. We serve authentic Mexican food with traditional flavours and are on a mission to create a new experience in Mexican hospitality, built on strong systems, clear procedures and a passionate team.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced kitchen, follows documented processes and takes pride in every plate.
Your Role
* You will be part of the kitchen team and responsible for executing our operational systems and procedures to a high standard.
* Completing daily opening and closing procedures using documented checklists and logs.
* Assisting with stocktake and prep list planning in line with established schedules and written procedures.
* Preparing food to Costa Taco standard recipes so service is fast, fresh and consistent every time.
* Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen throughout your shift, restocking service stations (grill, pass, bain marie) as per station checklists.
* Following and documenting all food safety systems, including temperature logs, sanitising routines and HACCP requirements.
* Monitoring and recording food wastage so we can review data and improve our systems over time.
* Supporting inventory and stock rotation procedures to minimise losses and protect product quality.
* Contributing to smooth lunch and dinner service operations by following the agreed workflows.
* Completing shift reports and documenting any variances from procedures, then communicating them clearly with the team.
What You Bring
* Strong attention to detail, speed, initiative and cleanliness.
* Passion for food and consistency in quality.
* Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
* Flexibility to work across lunch and dinner service.
* Ability and willingness to work within and comply with established systems, checklists workflows and documented procedures
* Commitment to a minimum of 26-35 hours per week availability