Prep Cook at Taps & Tacos — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Full-Time Prep Cook — Taps & Tacos Location: Port Moody, BC Position: Full-Time Prep Cook Schedule: 5 days per week, typically starting at 10:00 AM About Taps & Tacos Taps & Tacos has been a part of the Port Moody community for 9 years , serving globally inspired tacos and street food near Rocky Point and Brewers Row. We take Mexican flavours seriously, but we aren't a traditional Mexican restaurant. Our menu combines authentic Mexican techniques, chilis and spices with flavours and ideas from around the world. The Position We're looking for a full-time Prep Cook to join our small, experienced team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a stable, consistent job and takes pride in being organized, efficient and reliable. You'll work primarily in our small prep kitchen, preparing ingredients and components for daily service. You'll be working with a wide variety of Mexican chilis, spices, sauces, marinades, braises and fresh ingredients . Mexican food experience or knowledge is a plus, but not required . We're more interested in someone with strong fundamentals, good knife skills and the ability to learn. What We're Looking For Strong knife skills and basic cooking knowledge Previous prep cook or kitchen experience Able to work independently without needing constant direction Self-starter who sees what needs to be done and gets it done Fast, organized and efficient Reliable and consistent Comfortable working in a small prep kitchen Takes pride in cleanliness, organization and food quality Able to follow recipes and prep specifications accurately Comfortable working with a variety of chilis, spices and ingredients Positive attitude and willingness to learn Mexican food knowledge is an asset, but not necessary What You'll Be Doing Daily vegetable and protein preparation Cutting, chopping and portioning ingredients Preparing sauces, salsas, marinades and other components Preparing braised meats and other menu items Working with Mexican chilis and spices Following recipes and prep lists Maintaining an organized and clean prep area Proper food storage, labeling and rotation Helping keep the kitchen stocked and ready for service Working efficiently to complete daily prep requirements Schedule Full-time — 5 days per week Shifts typically start around 10:00 AM each day . We're looking for someone who wants a long-term position and enjoys the consistency of a regular schedule and a small team environment. Why Taps & Tacos? You'll be joining an established Port Moody restaurant that has been operating for 9 years . We're a small team where everyone plays an important role, and the work you do directly contributes to the quality of the food we serve every day. If you're an experienced prep cook who works well independently, has solid knife skills and is looking for a stable, long-term kitchen job , we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and tell us a little about your kitchen experience and availability.