Line Cook

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

Job summary

A leading company in the cinema industry is seeking a Line Cook to join their Alamo Kitchen Crew in Austin, Texas. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring high standards of food quality for an exceptional guest experience. You will work in a fun and dynamic environment, enjoying benefits like free movies and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Free movies & food

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high-volume food production environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Active food handler’s certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious using high-quality ingredients.
• Organize and prepare guest food tickets focusing on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Maintain highest safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Compensation Range:

$19.00 - $22.00

Location:

1120 S LAMAR BLVD, AUSTIN, Texas, 78704

The Alamo Kitchen Crew, including line cooks and dishwashers, are the heartbeat of our theaters. As a teammate in the Alamo Kitchen, you’re responsible for food preparation while 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 for presentation to our theater guests, adding to their Alamo experience.

As individual contributors who value teamwork, our Kitchen Crew teammates give their best daily, understanding their role 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 as defined by the company's Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and follow protocols to keep teams and guests healthy; be knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures.
• Prepare food that looks and tastes delicious, using high-quality ingredients.
• Organize and prepare guest food tickets based on operational processes, focusing on safety, quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Use tools such as measuring cups/spoons, scales, and other kitchen tools per Alamo protocols.
• Follow cleaning schedules, prep lists, station stocking guides, and other kitchen systems to control food waste, production, and quality.
• Communicate needs, concerns, and important points with teammates and managers regularly.
• 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 written and verbal communication skills.
• Schedule flexibility — early mornings, late nights, weekends, 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 like ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, fryers, steamers, mixers, and knives. Exposure to heat, steam, fire, noise, and cleaning solutions is common.
• Operate in a busy, sometimes loud environment with caution.

OUR CORE VALUES:

DO THE RIGHT THING: We strive to be a force of good, stand up for our beliefs, and act with kindness.

FOSTER COMMUNITY: We value diversity, respect each other, support passions, and help each other grow. We engage with our local community.

BOLDLY GO: We seek new experiences, pursue innovation, take risks, learn from mistakes, and improve continually.

GIVE A SH!T: We are passionate about creating memorable experiences, obsess over details, and take pride in our work to make a difference for guests and teammates.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema