Food Service Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen with Growth & Perks

Colonial Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

401(k) with company match

Meal plan & employee discounts

Overtime pay

Bereavement leave

Holiday pay (1.5x)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group is seeking a Food Service Cook in Houston, TX to join our team. You will support daily kitchen operations, prep, and food safety while delivering a warm, guest-focused dining experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include line prep, maintaining safety standards, and staying knowledgeable about menu items and pricing. The role requires flexibility in hours, with opportunities for growth within SSA Group.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Supports restaurant prep (BOH and line) for daily operation.
• Meets daily quickservice, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Ensures proper food quantities are set for daily and ongoing service.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures safe food handling is maintained.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Follows through daily prep and items lists, as assigned.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Communicates up to the Restaurant Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Assists with dishwashing as necessary.
• Performs other tasks as deemed necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Job description

SSA Group is seeking a Food Service Cook in Houston, TX to join our team. You will support daily kitchen operations, prep, and food safety while delivering a warm, guest-focused dining experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include line prep, maintaining safety standards, and staying knowledgeable about menu items and pricing. The role requires flexibility in hours, with opportunities for growth within SSA Group.