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NOW HIRING – SOUS CHEF
Mesa Latina Restaurant | Zephyrhills, FL
Restaurant Type: Puerto Rican & Latin Cuisine
Position: Sous Chef / Experienced Kitchen Professional
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in a full-service restaurant kitchen
About Us
Mesa Latina Restaurant is a Puerto Rican and Latin restaurant located in Zephyrhills, Florida. We take pride in serving authentic Latin cuisine, maintaining high food quality standards, and providing an excellent dining experience.
We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate must have strong cooking skills, excellent teamwork abilities, and a solid understanding of professional restaurant kitchen operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on cooking experience in a full-service restaurant. Fast-food experience alone does not meet our requirements.
- Proven experience working with commercial grills, flat-top griddles, deep fryers, and other professional kitchen equipment.
- Strong knowledge of meat cooking temperatures, proper doneness levels, and safe internal food temperatures.
- Thorough understanding of food handling, food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage procedures.
- Knowledge of food temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and proper cooling, reheating, and holding procedures.
- Ability to prepare and execute multiple orders accurately in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Experience with food preparation, portion control, recipe consistency, and quality standards.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established kitchen procedures.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- Must be dependable, punctual, professional, and responsible.
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Must be a team player who respects coworkers, supervisors, and management.
- Willingness to learn Puerto Rican and Latin cooking techniques and menu preparation.
- Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
- Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to restaurant recipes and quality standards.
- Operate grills, flat tops, fryers, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Monitor food quality, cooking temperatures, presentation, and portion consistency.
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
- Support kitchen staff and promote teamwork during busy service periods.
- Help coordinate food preparation and ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
- Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and minimizing food waste.
- Follow all restaurant policies, kitchen procedures, and management instructions.
- Assist with training and guiding kitchen team members when needed.
- Take initiative, solve problems professionally, and help maintain smooth kitchen operations.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for more than someone who can cook. We want a skilled culinary professional who takes pride in their work, understands restaurant operations, works well with others, and is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality food.
Previous experience in Puerto Rican, Caribbean, or Latin cuisine is highly desirable but not required for candidates with strong restaurant cooking experience and a willingness to learn.
Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) is a plus.
Apply Today!
Mesa Latina Restaurant
5327 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL
Join our team and become part of a restaurant dedicated to authentic Puerto Rican flavors, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.
Experienced restaurant kitchen professionals are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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- Minimum two years of professional kitchen experience in a comparable setting
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Tips for Your Chef Job Search
Tailor your resume to each kitchen
List the specific cuisines, cooking techniques, and equipment you've worked with, not just job titles. Hiring managers in high-volume kitchens and fine dining scan for distinct skills like butchery, fermentation, or wood-fire cooking, so match your resume to what each posting calls out.
Get your food safety certification current
Many employers require a valid ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification before your first day. If yours is expired or you don't have one yet, renew it before applying so nothing holds up an offer at the finish line.
Build a concise culinary portfolio
A short photo portfolio of dishes you've plated, menus you've designed, or events you've executed gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Keep it to your best ten to fifteen images and include context about the setting and guest count.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Prepare for a working interview
Many kitchens ask candidates to complete a paid or unpaid working interview before extending an offer. Know the style of the house beforehand and bring your own knife roll so you can perform at your normal standard without scrambling for equipment.
Negotiate beyond base pay during the offer
Chef compensation often includes meals, uniforms, and schedule flexibility that don't show up in the posted rate. Ask about these before accepting so you can compare offers accurately and know which details are negotiable.
Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chefs?
Wolfoods, CSC Generation, and Aramark are hiring the most chefs right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles range from line cooks through executive chef positions across restaurant groups, hotels, and contract dining operators.
How many chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most culinary roles require on-site kitchen presence. The remote share is highest in sub-areas like recipe development consulting, culinary content creation, and virtual cooking instruction, where physical kitchen access is not required for every working session.
How do you become a chef?
Start by working in a professional kitchen in any entry-level role to learn the pace and structure of service. Pursue formal culinary training through a culinary school or a structured apprenticeship to build foundational technique. Earn a food safety certification, then advance through increasingly responsible roles, such as prep cook, line cook, and sous chef, before moving into a lead or head chef position.
Can you get hired as a chef with little or no experience?
Yes, many kitchens hire candidates with no formal experience into prep cook or kitchen assistant roles and train on the job. Focus your application on any cooking you've done in a home, volunteer, or pop-up setting, and be upfront that you're willing to start at entry level. Demonstrating reliability, a willingness to learn, and a current food handler card makes a strong first impression even without a lengthy resume.
What does the chef interview process look like?
Most chef hiring starts with a phone or video screening to confirm availability, wage expectations, and experience level. A face-to-face interview with the kitchen manager or executive chef follows, focused on your background, management style, and how you handle service pressure. Many employers then schedule a working interview where you cook a tasting menu or work a live service shift alongside the existing team before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to chef jobs?
You can find and apply to chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and kitchen style, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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