Cook

BCS ENGINEERS LLC; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Contemporary Mexican Restaurant in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a skilled Cook to join our vibrant back-of-house team. You will prepare high-quality dishes, maintain a clean work area, and follow safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

We value experience in high-volume settings, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred to support busy service periods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cook in a full-service or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and consistency.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation.
• Handle food preparation, including chopping, slicing, grilling, sautéing, frying, and other cooking techniques as required.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and properly store ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, servers, and management during service.
• Work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing food products and supplies.
• Minimize food waste by following proper portioning and preparation procedures.
• Keep kitchen equipment, cooking surfaces, and work areas clean and sanitized.
• Assist with opening, closing, and general kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Cook experience

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Teamwork

Bilingual

Job description

Are you passionate about food, hospitality, and creating exceptional dining experiences?

¡Entonces esta oportunidad es para ti! We’re building an amazing team for a Contemporary Mexican Restaurant located in the Woodlands, TX 77381. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cook who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in preparing high-quality food.

Job Description:

A Contemporary Mexican Restaurant is hiring a passionate and dependable Cook to join our Back of House team. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safety.

Buscamos personas responsables, trabajadoras, con pasión por la cocina y ganas de formar parte de un equipo increible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation.
• Handle food preparation, including chopping, slicing, grilling, sautéing, frying, and other cooking techniques as required.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain appropriate food temperatures and properly store ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, servers, and management during service.
• Work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and storing food products and supplies.
• Minimize food waste by following proper portioning and preparation procedures.
• Keep kitchen equipment, cooking surfaces, and work areas clean and sanitized.
• Assist with opening, closing, and general kitchen duties as needed.

What You Bring / Lo Que Tú Aportas

• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a Cook required
• Experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food safety procedures.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure during busy service periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties required in a restaurant kitchen.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Join Our Familia / Únete a Nuestra Familia:

Be part of the team at one of Houston's exciting Contemporary Mexican dining concepts in the The Woodlands area. Grow with a company that values teamwork, quality, dedication, and a passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences.

¡Unete a nuestra familia y ayúdanos a crear experiencias extraordinarias para nuestros invitados!

Preferred Skills:

• Food Preparation
• Line Cooking
• Grill / Sauté / Fry Station
• Food Safety & Sanitation
• High-Volume Restaurant Experience
• Teamwork & Communication
• English and/or Spanish