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AI Job Summary
- Experience cooking to established recipes, procedures, and presentation standards.
- Experience maintaining high food quality, freshness, consistency, speed, and portion control.
- Experience working across prep, line, pass, and kitchen support in a fast-paced kitchen.
Role Type
On-site • Temporary • Casual • Entry Level
Pay Rate
$32.18 AUD – $33.85 AUD (Hour)
Description
As a Cook / Kitchen Team Member, you’ll bring Mi Casa Es Tu Casa to life through fresh, high-quality food, consistency and teamwork.
You’ll play a key role in delivering the Costa Taco experience, taking pride in every plate while working across prep, line, pass and kitchen support in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also help create a strong sense of community by supporting your team and contributing to a kitchen where everyone works together.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to Costa Taco recipes, procedures and presentation standards.
- Maintain high standards of quality, freshness, consistency, speed and portion control.
- Work across prep, line, pass and kitchen support as required.
- Complete daily preparation, labelling, storage and stock rotation correctly.
- Restock service stations and support smooth lunch and dinner service.
- Follow Costa Taco systems, kitchen procedures and operational checklists consistently.
- Maintain a clean, organised and service-ready kitchen.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards, including temperature logs and sanitising procedures.
- Monitor and record food wastage and support stocktakes and inventory procedures.
- Communicate clearly with the Kitchen and Front of House teams throughout service.
- Complete opening, service and closing responsibilities, reporting any issues to the Kitchen Supervisor.
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine passion for food, quality, freshness and hospitality.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and team-player mindset.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail, speed, initiative and cleanliness.
- Comfort working within clear systems, recipes, expectations and procedures.
- Pride in delivering consistently high-quality food.
- A willingness to learn and develop across different kitchen sections.
- Flexibility across lunch, dinner and weekends.
What We Offer
- Structured training and opportunities to develop across all kitchen areas.
- Career opportunities across all Costa Taco venues.
- 50% staff discount across all our venues.
- Opportunities to participate in new venue openings, events and partnerships.
- The opportunity to work alongside a diverse team from around the world.
Company Overview
Costa Taco is a fast-growing fast-casual hospitality brand serving fresh, authentic tacos that embody the vibrant spirit of Latin American cuisine and coastal dining. Rooted in Southeast Queensland, we are expanding across Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Sunshine Coast, bringing our bold flavors and community-driven ethos to new locations. Our brand celebrates Latin culture, drawing inspiration from the traditions, energy, and warmth of Latin American communities. With 80% of our staff being Spanish-speaking, we foster a culturally rich workplace that reflects the authenticity of our food and brand identity. We’re seeking a passionate people that want to join our team that connect deeply with SE QLD’S Latin community.
