Lead Line Cook: Mastery, Mentorship & Kitchen Excellence

Coury Hospitality; Grapevine, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking a Cook I to execute high-quality culinary experiences across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will lead on the line, coordinate with the Sous Chef, and ensure dishes meet presentation and safety standards while maintaining station organization and speed.

This role requires strong cooking skills, teamwork, and the ability to train junior cooks during busy service, with strict attention to food temperatures, labeling, and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant experience; fine dining or luxury hotel experience preferred.
• Lead or supervisor experience preferred.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment including blender, slicer, grinder, chopper, mixer, oven, grill, steamers, kettles, fryer, tilting skillet.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned station during service with precision, consistency, and proper presentation according to culinary standards.
• Supports the Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations including prep planning, station organization, and service coordination.
• Directs line and prep cooks during mise en place and service to maintain efficiency and workflow.
• Ensures ingredients are prepped, labeled, stored, and rotated per kitchen standards and food safety requirements.
• Oversees station setup before service and ensures proper breakdown and cleaning after service.

Skills

Run a station

Follow recipes

Knife skills

Equipment operation

Reading/conversion skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Instructions (verbal/written)

Punctuality

Job description

Coury Hospitality is seeking a Cook I to execute high-quality culinary experiences across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will lead on the line, coordinate with the Sous Chef, and ensure dishes meet presentation and safety standards while maintaining station organization and speed.

This role requires strong cooking skills, teamwork, and the ability to train junior cooks during busy service, with strict attention to food temperatures, labeling, and cleanliness.