Eureka! Restaurant Group
Be a part of something exciting!
La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world's most exciting culinary hubs. Since launching in Roseville, CA in 2022, we've expanded to Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont-with more locations on the way.
Our mission is simple: serve authentic Mexican food with bold flavors, in a space that feels alive and welcoming. And that comes down to our people.
We're building a team that brings:
The Perks!
Prepare, prioritize and execute recipes in accordance with established policies and procedures. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and indirectly to others in management.
Essential Job Functions
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.
At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer
This position is at-will. Preps or Dishwashers have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
La Popular is a chef-driven concept born in Mexico City, one of the world's most exciting culinary hubs. Since launching in Roseville, CA in 2022, we've expanded to Austin, Porter Ranch, and Claremont-with more locations on the way.
Our mission is simple: serve authentic Mexican food with bold flavors, in a space that feels alive and welcoming. And that comes down to our people.
We're building a team that brings:
- Energy - A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm that lifts everyone around you.
- Discovery - A constant curiosity to learn, grow, and explore new flavors, ideas, and ways to improve.
- Community - A mindset of connection and collaboration-with our guests and with each other.
The Perks!
- Competitive hourly wages plus tips
- Weekly Pay
- Fun & Fast Paced Environment
- Company contests that include experiential trips to exciting beverage and food destinations
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on mental health providing licensed counseling, community support and much more. Available for all team members and their families
- Huge Growth and Development Opportunities- Over 65% of our team is promoted from within.
- Employee Discounts
Prepare, prioritize and execute recipes in accordance with established policies and procedures. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and indirectly to others in management.
Essential Job Functions
- Interact with co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic and professional manner (i.e., a warm smile and sincere greeting)
- Regular attendance and compliance with employee handbook and training manuals
- Understand and executes highlighted production sheets in order of priority
- Execute all recipes to the letter in a timely manner according to La Popular's standards
- Maintain and deliver all "backups" at proper temperature to appropriate area
- Operate kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain clean and dry building
- Maintain sanitary prep areas
- Clean and organize walk-in, dry storage and freezer on a regular basis
- Label, date and rotate all prepped items in accordance with La Popular's Shelf Life specifications
- Maintain adequate product par levels
- Organize daily deliveries in proper storage areas
- Assist Dish station and Line functions, when needed
- At least 18 years of age
- Food Handler Safety Training Card
- Slicer
- Tortilla Press
- Convection Oven
- Gas Range
- Combi-Oven
- Alto-Sham
- Tilting Skillet
- Steam Kettle
- Robot Coup
- Knives/Knife Sharpener
- Meat Grinder
- Filter Machine
- Wand Mixer
- Trash Compacter
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot, and/or physically demanding.
At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer
This position is at-will. Preps or Dishwashers have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, La Popular has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with La Popular. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.