Line Cook

Tiny Boxwoods; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Two weeks of paid vacation after one year

Daily family meals

Generous employee discounts

Daily family meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

A local restaurant in Austin is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join their kitchen team. Candidates should be passionate about food with a Texas Food Handlers certificate. Responsibilities include preparing food to the Executive Chef's specifications and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive wages, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth. This is a full-time role with flexible hours to ensure a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers certificate is required.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and show adaptability.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following Executive Chef's standards.
• Prepare food and set up stations in a quick-paced environment.
• Monitor quality control for guest satisfaction.

Skills

Passion for food

Attention to detail

Good memory

Flexible availability

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to work with our kitchen team. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days of working full time (minimum 30 hours). After a year of continuous full-time employment, we offer two weeks of paid vacation taken at employees' regular rate of pay.

About our Culture...

Here at Tiny Boxwoods we are passionate about three things: food, service, and our employees. We are always looking for good people to come and join our family and make Tiny Boxwoods the best it can be! Being part of the Tiny'steam means more than just having a job. We believe in nurturing and teaching our employees, providing room to grow, and offering opportunities for leadership. The best part about Tiny's is who we get to surround ourselves with every day. We pride ourselves in our culture and the high standards we set for each other. We want people to come to work happy and feel taken care of, so they can provide the best service for our guests.

Job Purpose:

Prepare food to the specifications and standards set by the Executive Chef. Line Cooks are expected to prepare food and set up stations in a quick-paced and hot environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be passionate about food
• Must be able to work the entry level station
• Must learn and be knowledgeable of the food menus
• Must be able to read and accurately follow standardized recipes to ensure a consistent product every time
• Must be able to listen and follow directions from the Kitchen Manager
• Organize timing of food preparation for service
• Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and work ethic under extreme stress
• Must treat others with respect at all times
• Must monitor quality control to ensure guest satisfaction
• Controls food portions for a balanced food cost
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly
• Ability to maintain in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to learn and memorize where everything in the kitchen is located
• Ability to take direction and pay attention to calls
• Must be willing to learn from other cooks
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station
• Performs up to company standards and expectations
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard
• Performs other duties as assigned

Tiny Boxwoods offers competitive wages, daily family meals, generous employee discounts and beautiful spaces to work.

Qualifications:

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Close attention to detail and consistency
• Good memory
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Clear communication both verbal and written

Working Conditions:

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting, on the floor with guests, in the kitchen and dish area. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements:

The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. Incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be able to constantly move around in the kitchen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.