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Factory Production Line
Job Type:
Both Full Time & Part Time
Salary:
$16.00/hr
Job Description:
As a production worker in the El Pinto Salsa & Chile factory, you are responsible for the manufacturing of products, beginning with raw materials and resulting in finished goods. While performing your duties, you must meet food safety requirements, adhere to governmental and local laws, while following company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time (8+ hours)
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
- Attendance during all mandatory meetings/trainings provided by the company
- Sufficient physical reflexes and personal mobility including but not limited to:
- Bending, squatting, twisting, lifting
- Stair climbing repeatedly throughout the day
- Ability to use various machinery and practical skills
- Able to follow and execute instructions
Responsibilities:
Perform duties including but not limited to:
- collecting raw materials for processing, measuring and packaging
- palletizing finished goods
- sanitation including scrubbing, cleaning & sanitizing equipment at shut down
- inspecting finished product as well as raw materials as they come through the line
- checking the quality of product during production and documenting results at predetermined times in theproduction process
- Safe and efficient operation of heavy machinery (i.e. forklift, scissor lift, pallet jacks)
- Adherence to GMP's, Food Safety and Food Security processes
- Perform preventative maintenance on heavy machinery through daily checks
- Maintain a clean and well organized work environment inside and outside production facilities.
- Report all food safety issues to Food Safety Administrator or other supervisor
Server/Waitstaff
Job Type:
Both Full Time & Part Time
Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling - full and part time
- Free Shift Meal
- 50% discount when dining as a guest
- Paid training
- 1/2 price membership to Sports & Wellness
Job Description:
At El Pinto we take pride in serving fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We expect our serving staff to educate guests in what makes El Pinto the best New Mexican cuisine restaurant in the world, as well as providing them exceptional service. El Pinto is a fast paced environment and recognized nationally for its great chile, beautiful patios, world class tequila menu, and famous clientele. High quality staff are being trained now in preparation for our busy summer season.
The Server ensures all guests are provided with prompt and friendly service. The Server describes menu items, assists guests in making food and drink selections, takes and rings in orders, delivers food and drinks, processes payments, and assists fellow employees to ensure overall guest satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- One year experience in a full-service restaurant preferred.
- Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive.
- Must be able to assist guests and possess great guest relations skills.
- Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
Warehouse Loader
The Warehouse Loader at El Pinto Foods is responsible for the accurate and efficient handling of inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring all products are received, stored, and shipped in accordance with FIFO (First In, First Out) practices. This role plays a critical part in maintaining food safety and quality control standards, supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, safe, and timely products to our customers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately move raw materials to the Factory, as well as return the finished product to the designated area after production.
- Receive incoming raw materials and finished goods, ensuring proper documentation and product integrity.
- Maintain real-time and accurate inventory through proper storage, replenishment, and rotation practices.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and other heavy machinery safely and in compliance with OSHA and company policies.
- Complete and maintain daily documentation, including batch tracking and inventory control logs.
- Verify quality and condition of inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods.
- Determine optimal storage placement considering space, load capacity, and product turnover.
- Perform daily equipment checks and report any maintenance issues.
- Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, and Food Security standards.
- Immediately report any food safety concerns to the Food Safety Administrator or designated backup.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for 8+ hours.
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
- Physical capability to bend, twist, squat, climb stairs, and perform other repetitive motions throughout the day.
- Attendance at all required training sessions and safety meetings.
PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Experience operating warehouse equipment and understanding warehouse best practices.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and safety-first mindset.
Line Cook
Job Type:
Both Full Time & Part Time
Job Description:
El Pinto Restaurant in the North Valley of Albuquerque, NM is hiring line cooks. We are located on 10500 4th Street Nw. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and reliable.
Qualifications:
- Cooking experience or Back of the House experience preferred
- Able to meet all scheduling commitments
- Able to anticipate needs of others in the kitchen and proactively work to meet those needs
- Strong attention to detail
Responsibilities:
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Chop vegetables, prepare sauces and other food preparation.
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory
Broiler Cook
Job Type:
Both Full Time & Part Time
Job Description:
El Pinto Restaurant in the North Valley of Albuquerque, NM is hiring grill broiler cooks. We are located on 10500 4th Street Nw. Our ideal candidate is attentive, ambitious, and reliable.
Qualifications:
- Cooking experience or Back of the House experience preferred
- Able to meet all scheduling commitments
- Able to anticipate needs of others in the kitchen and proactively work to meet those needs
- Strong attention to detail
Responsibilities:
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
- Control cooking times and temperatures to ensure precise cooking.
- Broiler cooks should have a good understanding of food safety, cooking techniques, and seasoning.
- They should also be organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory
- Maintain Cleanliness
El Pinto Foods
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Department:
Salsa Factory
Salary:
Negotiable
Job Description:
A Forklift Driver is responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, a Forklift Driver also has a range of other warehouse duties such as packaging shipments or checking inventories. A Forklift Driver’s primary duties and responsibilities include:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manoeuvring forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
- Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
- Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
- Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
- Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
- Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
- Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport
- Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures
- Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
Host/Hostess
Job Description:
El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM is looking for one host/hostess to join our 109 person strong team. We are located on 10500 4th Street Nw. Our ideal candidate is attentive, punctual, and engaged.
Responsibilities
Answering the phones and book reservations
Greeting customers and making them feel welcome
Estimating wait time for guests
Qualifications
Friendly and outgoing personality
Ability to listen and communicate effectively
Strong organizational and motivational skills
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Busser
Job Description:
El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, NM is looking for one busser to join our 109 person strong team. We are located on 10500 4th Street Nw. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and engaged.
Responsibilities
Clear tables of dishes, cups, utensils and drinkware after each customer
Reset tables filling napkins and condiments when needed
Refill drinks as necessary
Maintain a clean and sanitary bussing station
Qualifications
Ability to communicate and listen to team members and guests
Dedication to working as a team towards one goal
Great customer service skills
Experience as a busser is a plus
We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
Server/Waitstaff
Job Description:
At El Pinto we take pride in serving fresh, healthy and nutritious food. We expect our serving staff to educate guests in what makes El Pinto the best New Mexican cuisine restaurant in the world, as well as providing them exceptional service. El Pinto is a fast paced environment and recognized nationally for its great chile, beautiful patios, world class tequila menu, and famous clientele. High quality staff are being trained now in preparation for our busy summer season.
Position Summary:
The Server ensures all guests are provided with prompt and friendly service. The Server describes menu items, assists guests in making food and drink selections, takes and rings in orders, delivers food and drinks, processes payments, and assists fellow employees to ensure overall guest satisfaction.
We offer:
Flexible scheduling - full and part time
Free Shift Meal
50% discount when dining as a guest
Paid training
1/2 membership to Sports & Wellness
and so much more!
Requirements:
If you would like to fill in an application, please pick one up at the front Host Stand at El Pinto and let them know what position you are interested in. If you are applying for a server position, you must have your alcohol certification. The best time to come is from 2 pm to 4 pm so you can briefly talk with a manager when you pick up your application. After completing the application an interview will be scheduled.
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Quality Assurance Technician
Job Description:
This position is an hourly position. This Job requires working in all areas of the facility, including and not limited
to storage warehouse, freezers and grounds. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for
communicating and documenting Food Quality parameters, enforcement of company Food Safety Policies and
procedures, and to assist in all areas related to Food Quality, Food Safety, and Food Quality Control.
Primary Responsibilities:
Requirements:
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Pay:
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