Line Cook

Sifted; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $20

Health insurance

PTO 80 hours

401(k)

Free lunch

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sifted in Austin, TX is seeking a Line Cook to heat up the kitchen in a fast-paced commissary setting. You will work side by side with an experienced executive chef, cleaning and preparing meats and vegetables, and helping expedite product to service.

The right candidate is a reliable team player with strong communication skills and a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients and equipment. Perks include health insurance, PTO, 401(k), and free lunch.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles such as line cook or prep/dishwasher.
• Experience with catering and event servicing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Experience with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and preparing meats and vegetables.
• Stewarding, expediting product out of the door.
• Maintaining clear communication with the executive chef and city manager at all times.
• Keeping station and work areas clean at all times.
• Taking ownership of whatever task is at hand.

Skills

Line cook experience

Catering & event service

Communication skills

Cooking methods & equipment knowledge

G Suite / Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a Line Cook who can heat up the kitchen, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

In this role, you will work side by side with an experienced executive chef in our commissary kitchen. If you have a desire to learn, are a dedicated and responsible team player, and are looking to cultivate your skills in the kitchen, we want to meet you!

What you’ll be doing

• Cleaning and preparing meats and vegetables
• Stewarding, expediting product out of the door
• Maintaining clear communication with the executive chef and city manager at all times
• Keeping station and work areas clean at all times
• Taking ownership of whatever task is at hand

Our ideal candidate

• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has a working knowledge of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
• Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office

Perks + benefits

• Compensation : starting at $20 per hour
• Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
• 80 hours of PTO with each year of employment; paid winter break from Dec 24 - Jan 1
• Optional 401(k) program after six months of employment
• Free lunch during meal service
• Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Schedule: Monday - Friday // 7am - 3pm

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday through Friday

Eligibility : This position must maintain a ServSafe Food Handler certification

Work environment : This position is based in a commercial kitchen

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach.