Line Cook

sifted-open-jobs; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: starting at $20 per hour

Health insurance (HDHP)

80 hours PTO per year

10 paid holidays

Optional 401(k) after six months

Free lunch during meal service

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sifted in Austin, TX is seeking a Line Cook to heat up our commissary kitchen in a fast-paced environment, closely collaborating with an experienced executive chef to meet client needs.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with diverse cooking methods. We offer full-time hours, competitive pay, health benefits, PTO, holidays, and growth opportunities within our startup.

Qualifications

• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher.
• Has 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

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

Communication skills

Diverse cooking methods

Google Workspace

Tools

Gmail/Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality.

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies.

We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner.

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.

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; 10 paid company holidays; 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 and 5am - 1pm

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.