Busser/Utility
Mission Taco Joint - St. Charles
Description
The utility is the ultimate support position. The utility busses, cleans, and resets tables for the next guest. The utility supports bartenders and servers with servicing guests in their dining experience, stocking supplies, and running food.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clear dirty tables, sanitize and reset table for the next guest
- Assist bar department by stocking ice, glassware, and emptying bus tubs
- Stock server stations with plates, napkins, forks, ice, glassware
- Assist the kitchen by running food, stocking glassware and plates (clearing clean dishes from dish station), bussing dirty dishes in a neat, orderly, and respectful way
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Deliver food and drinks to tables, communicate items to the table
- Identify and distinguish between menu items
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
- Observe the guest through their dining experience and assist the team by filling waters, pre-bussing, picking something up off the floor, etc.
- General and basic housekeeping duties around the restaurant including but not limited to sweeping floors, cleaning tables and seats, sanitizing restrooms, stocking, etc.
Qualities of a Utility:
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Positive outlook and influence
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Awareness of environment and service needs
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring
Hourly
$6.15 / hr + Tips
Prep Cook
Mission Taco Joint - St. Charles
Description
Job Description
Title: Prep Cook
Reports To:
Kitchen Manager, GM, AGM, Manager
Job Summary:
The Prep Cook is a professional cook whose primary function is to prep all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes and techniques of the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, coolers, freezers, and other kitchen equipment
- Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Qualities of a Line Cook:
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Team player
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Read and understand English language
Hiring
Hourly
$16 / hr
Line Cook
Mission Taco Joint - St. Charles
Description
The Line Cook is a professional cook whose job is to produce all assigned menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following the specifications, recipes and techniques of the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services. Stay up to date on off menu products, specials, etc.
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage
- Inspect, clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, coolers, freezers, and other kitchen equipment
- Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen
Qualities of a Line Cook:
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Team player
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Read and understand English language
Hiring
Hourly
$17 - $19 / hr
Host/Hostess
Mission Taco Joint - St. Charles
Description
The host is a friendly and energetic team member. The host provides guests with their first and last impressions of Mission Taco Joint. They are responsible for controlling the flow of the restaurant and for managing the waitlist.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Genuinely welcome all guests into the restaurant as they walk in the door
- Responsible for maintaining a presence at the host stand
- Seat guests at tables by following a fair rotation and a floor chart set forth by the Manager on Duty (MOD)
- Answering telephone calls and fulfilling those calls as necessary
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Manage the waitlist for the restaurant when necessary. Accurately quote wait times
- Anticipate the guests needs or preferences by recognizing facial and indirect cues
- Listen to guests, understand their needs and concerns, do your best to accommodate
- Communicate openly, clearly, and positively to guests, co-workers, and managers
- Maintain contact with the serving staff, kitchen staff, management and guests to ensure that dining details are handled properly, and customers’ concerns are addressed
- Protect guests and the establishment by knowing and following sanitation, safety and alcohol control policies
- Embrace the teamwork philosophy by striving to assist other team members
- General and basic housekeeping duties around the restaurant including but not limited to sweeping floors and sidewalks, sanitizing seats, cleaning windows, stocking restrooms, etc.
- Leave the guest with a positive message by acknowledging guests as they leave with a thank you and a smile
Qualities of a Host:
- Friendly and energetic demeanor and personality
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Positive outlook and influence
- Ability to multitask
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy
Requirements:
- Must be at least 17 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to communicate open and clearly
- Ability to stand and stay focused for extended periods of time
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Hiring
Hourly
$15 / hr
Dishwasher
Mission Taco Joint - St. Charles
Description
The Dishwasher is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods as well as keep the dishwashing area clean and safe.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of MTJ and its standards, procedures, products, and services
- Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine
- Wash and sanitize all pans, utensils, and dishes
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine
- Unload dishes and utensils from dish machine and organize them properly
- Empty trash containers regularly
- Maintain a clean work area and kitchen by sweeping and mopping as needed
- Perform additional cleaning duties as requested
- Clean food prep stations and equipment
Qualities of a Line Cook:
- Ability to communicate openly and clearly
- Sense of urgency - the need to finish a task quickly and effectively
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Ability to take instruction, especially under pressure
- Ability to multitask and stay organized
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and sanitation
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Team player
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Clean and hygienic appearance
- Ability to stand, walk, bend etc for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Read and understand English language
Hiring
Hourly
$15 / hr
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our company is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or protected veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Mission Taco Joint has been slinging tacos and serving margaritas since 2013. We started on the Delmar Loop and quickly expanded to seven restaurants, five in St. Louis and two in Kansas City, two taco trucks and a booth in Enterprise Center. Our passion is tacos, but we take great pride in our continued dedication to our great hospitality and customer experience.
Reasons you’ll love working at MTJ:
- Culture: Within our company and our guests, we are creating a fun culture, where everyone is welcomed and supported.
- Benefits: Our benefits and programs for eligible part- and full-time teams include base pay and bonus, benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & AD&D, STD), paid time off, holidays, employee discounts and Employee Assistance Program!
- Compensation: We offer competitive pay and reliable paychecks paid on a biweekly basis for employees.
- Growth Opportunities: Nothing makes us more proud or excited than our employees internally moving up within our company. We take great pride in the fact that our employees can grow a career here. Whether it’s in our restaurants, commissary, or corporate office, there can be several ways to grow at MTJ.
You’re a great fit at MTJ if:
You are a fun, hardworking individual who has the ability to work well in a fast paced environment. Ideal candidates will have open availability, experience working in a restaurant environment, be team- oriented and help to deliver an outstanding experience to our guests.
We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We promote, support, thrive and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and culture, which connects the entire Mission Taco Joint company..
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