Kitchen Team Member (BOH)

Fajita Pete’s is hiring immediately for Kitchen Team Members to join our team! The position participates in the store tip pool, which typically adds an additional $3/hr-$4/hr to your pay rate!

Our Kitchen Team Members cook and plate orders as well as completes basic food prepping tasks. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food for a specific station, cleaning prep and cooking areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked appropriately for subsequent shifts.

At Fajita Pete's we offer a great flexible schedule that offers the hours you're looking for. We take pride in our team members and our team members take pride in Fajita Pete's! Being the best Tex-Mex catering and delivery company in the world requires exceptional team members working together, and at Fajita Pete's, our people come first!

Kitchen Team Member Duties and Responsibilities

A Kitchen Team Member prepares food and menu items using recipes created by the Corporate Team. They are to keep the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently as well as fulfill all customer orders in a timely fashion. Other important responsibilities include:

• Assisting with stocking line and walk-in cooler along with setting up kitchen stations in accordance to company guidelines
• Preparing food including washing, cutting and cooking the ingredients
• Plating prepared food following company standards
• Working with Shift Leads and Managers to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Washing and cleaning kitchen tools and utensils throughout shift
• Storing equipment properly at the end of shift
• Maintaining the highest level of sanitation and cleanliness
• Lifting items up to 50lbs on occasion
• Ensuring the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations
• Always having a customer-focused mentality and go above and beyond for every order regardless of size
• Complete all side work following prep-to-build and prep-to-peak guidelines
• Portioning food items correctly by following the Corporate issued plating guides
• Performing any other duties as assigned by management

Benefits of working as a Kitchen Team Member at Fajita Pete’s

• No late nights – Finish work by 8:30pm every night!
• Potential to earn an additional $3/hr-$4/hr on average – Position participates in store tip pool!
• Weekly paychecks
• Flexible schedules
• Store discounts
• Free uniforms

Apply NOW online to be considered!

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to give your best at all times
• Calm under pressure and able to work in stressful situations
• Passionate individual looking to serve others
• Punctual, focused, dedicated and detail oriented
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Team player

Chicago Fajitas (dba Fajita Pete's) is a locally owned and operated company with a hyper-focus on our team member’s job satisfaction and personal development. To promote your quality of life, Fajita Pete’s closes EVERY night at 8:00pm. Flexible schedules and great food discounts are also part of the package.

No late nights... No holidays... Amazing Food... Great Pay...

We made it our mission to show people just how far we will go to serve fresh, quality fajitas. There are more Fajita Pete’s in the works and room to grow! Each new location sticks to our simple business model: focus on limited, premium quality menu items that are available for delivery, catering and carry out.