Cajun Seafood Boil Station Line Cook

Smashin Crab; Leon Valley (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Smashin Crab in Leon Valley, TX is seeking a dependable Line Cook to support our high-volume Cajun seafood kitchen. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, portion proteins, and cook dine-in, takeout, and online orders.

Applicants should maintain consistent flavor and presentation, shuck oysters when needed, and communicate shortages or issues to management to ensure smooth service. Prior Cajun/seafood experience is a plus and a strong team mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous line-cook, prep-cook, seafood, grill, fry, sauté, or high-volume restaurant experience is preferred.
• Experience with Cajun food, seafood boils, shellfish, or oyster preparation is helpful but not required.
• Ability to safely shuck oysters or willingness to learn.
• Ability to prepare multiple menu items accurately in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking, sanitation, and storage procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned kitchen stations before service begins.
• Prepare ingredients and menu components according to prep lists, recipes, and anticipated business levels.
• Portion seafood, proteins, vegetables, sauces, sides, and other products for service.
• Shuck oysters safely and efficiently according to company standards.
• Prepare and organize seafood-boil ingredients, seasonings, sauces, and add-ons.
• Stock stations with the required food, utensils, pans, containers, and supplies.
• Verify that equipment is operating properly and stations are clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Communicate product shortages, quality concerns, or equipment issues to management before service.

Skills

Line cook experience

Seafood prep

High-volume kitchen

Oyster shucking

Team communication

Tools

Grills

Flat-top griddles

Fryers

Boil pots

Steam tables

Job description

Smashin Crab in Leon Valley, TX is seeking a dependable Line Cook to support our high-volume Cajun seafood kitchen. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, portion proteins, and cook dine-in, takeout, and online orders.

Applicants should maintain consistent flavor and presentation, shuck oysters when needed, and communicate shortages or issues to management to ensure smooth service. Prior Cajun/seafood experience is a plus and a strong team mindset is essential.