Grill Cook

What’s Your gusto?

At gusto! We want to know what’s you are passionate about. Whether it be in life, in food or in fun! We feel if we synergize our brand’s passions with our people’s passions, we create a motivated, inclusive, and supportive environment that aligns with our purpose of intentionally fostering growth. If we understand what drives you, we can help build a place where you can live your gusto!.

Our mission is to disrupt fast food with a new experience FRESH and HEALTHY meets FRIENDLY and FAST! We provide exceptional training and the growth path to success.  We prepare real food daily with the freshest ingredients! Whether you are a professional or just entering the workforce, we’ll provide the training needed for success at any level.

Come join our team and see why we’ve won the AJC's Top Workplace award. We are growing fast, so there’s plenty of room for growth and learning!

We are looking for a Production Grill Cook Team Member for our Ponce Location. 

As a Production Grill Team Member, the backbone of the kitchen, you must be highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment, preparing ingredients and cooking proteins and grains. This position includes food preparation, setup/breakdown of the station, maintaining the highest quality of cleanliness, keeping a safe and sanitary work environment, quick and efficient preparation of menu items. You will also need the ability and willingness to work as a team member in a team environment while keeping an eye on detail and quality.

As a Production Team Member, you will be responsible for delivering consistent food products according to gusto! guidelines. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prep items following company standard recipes
• Chop and slice vegetables
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
• Wash and prepare food items
• Store, label, and rotate all food items
• Basic knowledge of meal prep procedures utilizing kitchen equipment
• Ensure kitchen and all food areas and food storage areas are clean and meet company and industry regulations standards
• Monitor product freshness and rotate perishable and non-perishable products
• Cook food according to the recipe, quality, and presentation standards
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
• Organize all items as needed throughout the shift and clean/maintain station while practicing good safety and sanitation skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Food service experience preferred 
• Grill experience 
• Knife experience preferred but not require
• Punctual, reliable, and trustworthy
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development
• Must have reliable means of transportation

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $13-$17/hr (including tips)
• Tip sharing
• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Health Benefits for eligible Team Members
• ESL Classes (English as Second Language) for eligible Team Members
• Flexible scheduling
• Detailed and intentional training
• Team Member food perks
• Fantastic Teammates!