Fast Casual Worker

Pay Rate: $16.50 per hours, plus tips

José Andrés Group restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, our team members know they all play a critical role in the overall success of our brands.

We're looking for dedicated Fast Casual Team Members to join our dynamic team at Mercado Little Spain! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with fresh ingredients, and take pride in creating memorable meals, we want to meet you.

What we would like from you:

• To be an agent of hospitality and seek every opportunity to help guests have a positive experience.
• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and knife handling.
• Understanding of kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a team-first mindset.
• Basic English communication skills required.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and even insurance for your pets
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Skills & Conditions:

• Open availability with flexibility to work some days, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment and to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Ability to physically handle knives and other sharp, heavy, or potentially dangerous items.
• Ability to perform cutting skills on work surfaces, topped with cutting boards, 3 to 4 feet in height. 
• Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery, including slicers, ovens, stoves, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen-related equipment. 
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing or walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Regular environmental exposures to very cold (-32 degrees) and heat (+90 degrees) freezers, ovens, and water.
• Be aware of exposure to conditions that could lead to minor injuries such as cuts and burns. 
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and bending.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP restaurants span across the world including Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, LA, Bahamas and of course our original home, Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase José's passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. José Andrés Group is an equal opportunity employer.