Kitchen Lead: Creative Cook in Boutique Hospitality

Coury Hospitality; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality in Midland, TX is seeking a line cook to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner at assigned kitchen stations, including setup and breakdown in line with company standards and safety policies.

You will follow recipes, use a variety of cooking methods, and maintain clean, organized work areas while ensuring quality and safety. This role supports a guest-centric dining experience and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to weigh and measure ingredients.
• Good, safe knife and equipment skills; works well without supervision and shows initiative.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, clears and breaks down work station and follows menus and recipes.
• Prepares a wide variety of menu items using roasting, broiling, baking, frying, steaming and stewing.
• Operates kitchen equipment safely to avoid injury and damage.
• Cleans working and storage areas, tools, equipment and floors as needed.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment parts for cleaning.
• Identifies hazards and reports risks or maintenance issues to Manager.
• Maintains teamwork and communicates professionally with coworkers and supervisors.
• Controls waste and maintains food cost.
• Maintains sanitation: rotation, temperatures, storage, cooling and handling.
• Trains and retrains in food preparation, safety and sanitation.
• Responds to questions and requests with high level of customer care.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Reading & Math

Weighing & Measuring

Knife Skills

Teamwork & Initiative

Flexible Schedule

Job description

Coury Hospitality in Midland, TX is seeking a line cook to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner at assigned kitchen stations, including setup and breakdown in line with company standards and safety policies.

You will follow recipes, use a variety of cooking methods, and maintain clean, organized work areas while ensuring quality and safety. This role supports a guest-centric dining experience and teamwork across shifts.