Line Cook

Drafthouse; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an innovative cinema where you can express yourself and thrive! As a member of the Alamo Kitchen Crew, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to guests. Your responsibilities will include preparing delicious food, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and collaborating with a passionate team. Enjoy perks like free movies and food, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fun environment while contributing to memorable experiences for cinema lovers.

Benefits

Free Movies

Free Food

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in high-volume food production.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visually appealing food using high-quality ingredients.
• Uphold safety standards and follow operational guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and managers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Preparation

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler’s Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Measuring Tools

Job description

Compensation Range: $19.00 - $21.00

Location: 5701 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG F, AUSTIN, Texas, 78749

The Alamo Kitchen Crew, including our line cooks and dishwashers, are essential to our theaters. As a team member in the Alamo Kitchen, your responsibilities include food preparation following our high standards and recipes. A successful line cook ensures everything is in order — from station prep to maintaining a clean kitchen. You will prepare our delicious recipes and plate them attractively for our theater guests, enhancing their Alamo experience.

As individual contributors who value teamwork, our Kitchen Crew teammates perform their best daily, understanding their roles within the larger team to deliver an exceptional culinary experience to our guests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do great work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION:

To ensure every guest and teammate has an awesome experience and is excited to return.

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold standards of behavior aligned with our Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow protocols to ensure health and safety for teams and guests; be knowledgeable about all Alamo policies.
• Prepare food that is both delicious and visually appealing, using high-quality ingredients.
• Organize and prepare guest food tickets based on operational processes, focusing on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Utilize tools such as measuring cups/spoons, scales, and other kitchen equipment as per protocols.
• Follow cleaning schedules, prep lists, and station stocking guides to control waste, maintain production, and ensure quality.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and important points regularly with teammates and managers.
• Support the delivery of food and beverage orders as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Active food handler’s certification as required by the state.
• Being an cinephile is a plus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment with equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, fryers, steamers, mixers, and knives, with exposure to heat, steam, noise, and cleaning solutions.
• Operate with caution in a busy and sometimes loud environment.

OUR CORE VALUES:

Do the Right Thing: We strive to be a force of good, standing up for our beliefs with kindness.

Foster Community: We value diversity, respect each other, and support growth, creating strong ties to our local community.

Boldly Go: We pursue innovation, take risks, learn from mistakes, and improve continuously.

Give a Sh!t: We are passionate about creating memorable experiences, obsess over details, and take pride in our work to delight guests and teammates.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema