Line Cook

La Condesa; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discounts at New Waterloo restaurants

401K matching

Paid holidays

Discounts at shops + local partners

Job summary

La Condesa in downtown Austin, TX invites a Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare and cook dishes promptly, follow recipes, and maintain health department standards in a fast-paced, team-driven kitchen.

The role requires state-certified food handling and related hospitality experience. Strong reading and communication skills ensure you meet guest needs and safety requirements in daily operations.

Qualifications

• State-issued food handling certification required.
• Experience in culinary or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before guests and groups.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as directed

Skills

Food handling certification

Culinary/hospitality experience

English proficiency

Reading safety rules

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17 USD to $20 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

LA CONDESA is hiring a LINE COOK

La Condesa is inspired by the culture, energy, and cuisine of Mexico City's namesake bohemian neighborhood, located in the heart of downtown Austin's 2nd Street District. This energy translates to a positive, teamwork-driven spirit and passion for serving our guests, as well as our community. Our seasonally-changing menu further reflects our commitment to sustainability, through responsible sourcing of only the best ingredients from our local farmer community. We also legit have the best margaritas in all of Austin. Ask anyone.

JOB OVERVIEW

A Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and standard operating procedures while maintaining health department standards.

What you'll do:

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Prepare, season, and cook dishes promptly and consistently, adhering to the outlet’s recipes and procedures
• See to each guest’s special needs, including any noted allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure the cleanliness and proper sanitization of work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
• Assist in the restocking and replenishing of supplies
• Observe and test food to determine if it has been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, temperature checks or piercing them with utensils
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage as
  directed

Who you are:

• You have state-issued food handling certification as required.
• You have related experience in the culinary or hospitality industry preferred.
• You must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You are ableto read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You are able to speak effectively before guests and groups of co-workers.
• You are able to apply concepts of math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Paid time off
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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