Line Cook

Tandem Hospitality Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Hospitality Group is seeking a Line Cook in Austin, TX to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with recipes and standards. The role requires a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings and weekends, with a strong focus on cleanliness and presentation.

You will set up stations, weigh ingredients, and cook a variety of items while maintaining safe food-handling practices. The kitchen will require teamwork, punctuality, and adherence to hygiene and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, and teamwork.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with guests and staff.
• Food safety training and certification as required by law.
• Able to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and gather necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service.
• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking.
• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold items.
• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
• Store all food items per safe food-handling procedures.
• Inform chef of shortages and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Taste items for quality before serving and ensure sanitary practices.
• Operate kitchen appliances according to manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain an organized and sanitized workstation at all times.
• Assist kitchen staff with duties as needed by the kitchen manager.
• Order and receive deliveries of food and supplies.
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to management.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

• Must be able to have a flexible schedule to work mornings, evenings and weekends.

Job Description

A Line Cook is responsible for a high level of consistent meals according to recipes and standards, always keeping a clean and sanitized work area and exhibiting impeccable food presentation and garnishing, leading to exceeding guest expectations and creating repeat business.

• Must be able to have a flexible schedule to work mornings, evenings and weekends.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary misenplais to prepare menu for service


• Weigh and measure ingredients for cooking


• Prepare a variety of foods including meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable and cold food items


• Prepare sauces and garnishes for allocated station


• Cover, date and correctly store all food items as per safe food-handling procedures


• Inform chef in advance of likely shortages


• Ensure the correct temperature of food


• Taste all food items for quality before serving


• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions


• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations


• Maintain an organized and sanitized work area at all times


• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices


• Return dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas


• Assist staff with other duties as assigned by kitchen manager


• Sanitize refrigerators and storerooms


• Operate and maintain all kinds of kitchen appliances


• Perform record keeping and reports generation duties


• Order and take delivery of food and supplies


• Report any unforeseen circumstances, maintenance needs or faulty equipment to the manager


• Maintain outstanding working relationships with staff, guests and supervisors


• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Job Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent vocational training


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.


• Punctuality and reliable attendance.


• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.


• Proper food safety training and certification as described by law


• Ability to lift 60 lbs and stand for long periods of time


• High level of professionalism