Cook - The Woodlands, TX

AtWork Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AtWork Group is hiring a Line Cook / Prep Cook for a new Contemporary Mexican restaurant in The Woodlands, TX. Join our opening team to help deliver high-quality dishes with energy, heart, and meticulous attention to detail.

Ideal candidates have prior line cook or prep cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant, strong knife skills, knowledge of food safety, and a team-driven attitude. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, presentation standards and safety guidelines.
• Proficient knife handling and food preparation techniques.
• Strong teamwork and communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality menu items following recipes, presentation standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, measuring, marinating, and portioning food for daily service.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary ingredients and supplies before each shift.
• Cook menu items according to restaurant recipes while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Assist with preparing sauces, salsas, dressings, soups, and other menu components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace during service.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, cooking times, and proper storage.
• Rotate products using FIFO to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure smooth operation during service.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, stocking, and labeling products.
• Adhere to all health department regulations and restaurant safety procedures.

Skills

Line cook

Prep cook

Food safety

Knife skills

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Are you passionate about food, hospitality, and creating unforgettable dining experiences? Entonces esta oportunidad es para ti! We’ re building an amazing kitchen team for a new Contemporary Mexican Restaurant located in The Woodlands, Texas. We’ re looking for talented and passionate cook who are ready to bring energy, Corazon, and exceptional culinary skills to every dish we serve. Job Description: A The Woodlands-based Contemporary Mexican Restaurant is hiring a passionate Line Cook / Prep Cook to join our opening team. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and enjoys preparing high-quality food while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Buscamos personas con actitud positiva, pasion por la cocina y ganas de formar parte de un equipo increible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook high-quality menu items following recipes, presentation standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, measuring, marinating, and portioning food for daily service.
• Set up and stock workstations with all necessary ingredients and supplies before each shift.
• Cook menu items according to restaurant recipes while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Assist with preparing sauces, salsas, dressings, soups, and other menu components.
• Mantener una estacion de trabajo limpia, organizada y sanitizada durante todo el servicio.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, cooking times, and proper food storage.
• Rotate products using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures to minimize waste and maintain freshness.
• Work closely with kitchen team members to maintain a smooth and efficient operation during service.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, organizing inventory, stocking, and labeling products.
• Cumplir con todas las normas del departamento de salud y los procedimientos de seguridad del restaurante.

What You Bring / Lo Que Tú Aportas

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) — Hablamos tu idioma!
• Previous Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Kitchen Cook experience preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, cooking methods, and food safety.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Actitud positiva, responsabilidad y ganas de formar parte de un equipo increí ble.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Join Our Familia / Unete a Nuestra Familia Grow with a company that values teamwork, dedication, passion, and creating unforgettable experiences for every guest.

Unete a nuestra familia y ayudanos a crear algo extraordinario desde el primer dí a!

You should be proficient in:

• Food preparation and knife skills
• Line cooking techniques
• Recipe execution and portion control
• Food safety and sanitation practices
• Kitchen organization and prep work