Cook

Fajita Pete's; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fajita Pete’s is hiring a dependable Line Cook to join our Tex-Mex kitchen team. You will prepare fajitas, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items to Fajita Pete’s standards in a fast-paced setting.

We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work and can maintain quality, cleanliness, and speed. The role involves opening/closing duties, food safety, and collaboration with the kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely, accurate orders.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Strong attention to food quality and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and instructions.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fajitas, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items according to Fajita Pete’s recipes and standards.
• Set up and maintain assigned cooking and prep stations.
• Follow proper portioning, cooking temperatures, and presentation standards.
• Complete food preparation before and during each shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Communicate with other kitchen and front-of-house team members to ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries when needed.
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning duties.
• Help minimize food waste by following proper preparation and portion-control procedures.
• Support catering and large-order production as needed.
• Perform other kitchen duties assigned by management.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Dependable & punctual

Food quality & cleanliness

Follow recipes & procedures

Team-oriented

Stand for long hours

Weekend/holiday availability

Trustworthy in kitchen safety

Job description

LINE COOK

Location: Fajita Pete’s

Position: Line Cook

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Reports To: Kitchen Manager / General Manager

Position Summary

Fajita Pete’s is looking for a dependable, energetic Line Cook to join our team. Our Line Cooks are responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality Tex-Mex food while maintaining Fajita Pete’s standards for consistency, cleanliness, food safety, and speed.

We are looking for someone who works well in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in their work, and understands the importance of delivering a great product with every order.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fajitas, proteins, vegetables, and other menu items according to Fajita Pete’s recipes and standards.
• Set up and maintain assigned cooking and prep stations.
• Follow proper portioning, cooking temperatures, and presentation standards.
• Complete food preparation before and during each shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Communicate with other kitchen and front-of-house team members to ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries when needed.
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning duties.
• Help minimize food waste by following proper preparation and portion-control procedures.
• Support catering and large-order production as needed.
• Perform other kitchen duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Strong attention to food quality and cleanliness.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and instructions.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

What We Look For

Dependability Teamwork Speed Cleanliness Quality Positive Attitude

At Fajita Pete’s, every order represents our brand. We expect our kitchen team to take pride in serving fresh, flavorful fajitas and consistently great food to every guest.

Fajita Pete’s is all about one thing: delivering fresh, sizzling fajitas without the hassle.
We specialize in authentic, made-to-order Tex-Mex featuring premium grilled fajitas, fresh tortillas, flavorful sides, queso, guacamole, and all the fixings—prepared fresh and ready for pickup, delivery, or catering.
What truly sets Fajita Pete’s apart is our focus on bringing the fajita experience directly to you. From an easy family dinner to an office lunch, corporate meeting, school event, or celebration for hundreds of guests, we make feeding a group simple, reliable, and delicious.
Fresh. Convenient. Crowd-pleasing.
That’s the Fajita Pete’s experience—great fajitas, wherever you need them.