Short Order Cook

XO Taco
Syracuse, NY

We are looking for a quick and organized short-order cook who can handle all aspects of food preparation in a kitchen. The short-order cook's responsibilities include keeping workstations clean, cooking, frying foods, stocking the kitchen and food supplies.

To be a successful short-order cook, you should have good time management skills as well as the ability to work quickly and multitask during busy periods. You should also be prepared to stand for long periods of time.

Short Order Cook Responsibilities:
  • Grilling, cooking, and frying foods.
  • Planning and managing orders to ensure all items of an order are finished and served at the same time.
  • Rolling burritos and making quesadillas on a high-volume station.
  • Performing simple food preparation tasks, such as slicing up meats and vegetables.
  • Completing orders from steam tables, plating the food, and timing orders to come up to the expo at the same time.
  • Rotating food and stamping the time and date on the food in the coolers.
  • Cleaning food preparation equipment and areas.


Short Order Cook Requirements:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • On-the-job training in food preparation and sanitation techniques.
  • The ability to multi-task and work quickly and efficiently.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
  • Manual dexterity and a good sense of taste.


Compensation is competitive and based on experience and performance.
Interviews will be set up via text message.
Please email resume to [email protected]

About XO Taco:

Fun, eclectic taco bar serving progressive variations of tacos, margaritas and other Tex-Mex inspired dishes! Come and work for an exciting and growing team!

Posted 2026-03-27

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