Kitchen Team Member
16 hours ago
Manhattan, New York
Join the Adobo Mexican Grill Team! Now Hiring: Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Grill Cooks, Evening & Late-Night Team Members Location: In Person Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends, Evenings, Late Night At Adobo Mexican Grill, we're more than just another fast-casual eatery—we're a vibrant, community-focused restaurant with a passion for authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. We're dedicated to fostering a positive work culture, offering development opportunities, and serving flavors that bring people together. If you're enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking, and eager to grow, we'd love to welcome you to our family. Open Positions Prep Cook As a Prep Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing fresh ingredients and ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked and ready for service. Responsibilities: • Wash, cut, portion, and prepare fresh ingredients, • Prepare sauces, salsas, proteins, and vegetables according to recipes, • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, • Follow food safety and sanitation standards, • Assist cooks and kitchen team as needed Line Cook As a Line Cook, you'll play a critical role in executing orders accurately and efficiently during service. Responsibilities: • Prepare menu items to Adobo standards, • Work multiple stations including expo, assembly, fryer, and sauté, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation, • Keep stations clean, stocked, and organized, • Work collaboratively with team members during busy shifts Grill Cook As a Grill Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing our signature proteins and ensuring every guest receives fresh, flavorful food. Responsibilities: • Cook chicken, steak, and other proteins to company standards, • Monitor food quality, temperature, and freshness, • Maintain grill station cleanliness and organization, • Manage inventory and prep levels throughout the shift, • Follow all food safety procedures What You'll Bring to the Table • Friendly, positive, and welcoming attitude, • Strong work ethic and reliability, • Passion for serving the community and creating memorable guest experiences, • Willingness to learn and work across multiple stations, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Must be at least 18 years old, • Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language(s) of the workplace, • Spanish language proficiency preferred (not required), • Bilingual team members are especially valued as many of our guests speak Spanish What We Offer • Competitive Pay, • Free Team Meals During Shifts, • Flexible Scheduling, • Paid Training, • Career Growth Opportunities, • Supportive and Inclusive Team Environment, • Opportunities for Advancement into Leadership Roles Why You'll Love Working at Adobo "We serve up incredible flavors, but it's the warmth, togetherness, and joy of Mexican culture that truly makes every shift feel like a fiesta." Meaningful Growth Many of our managers and leaders started as crew members and worked their way up. Supporting Your Goals We believe in education, wellness, and work-life balance. Work-Life That Sticks With You We offer flexibility, development opportunities, and a workplace where your contributions are valued. Available Shifts • Morning Prep, • Lunch Service, • Evening Shifts, • Late-Night Shifts, • Weekend Availability Preferred If you're ready to join a growing team that values hard work, great food, and great people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with Adobo Mexican Grill.