Line Cook

Eltorotexmex; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eltorotexmex in Baytown, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare a variety of food products such as meats, seafood, and vegetables. The ideal candidate will be responsible for following the Daily Prep List, completing kitchen checklists, and ensuring all food items are handled according to our quality standards.

Applicants must be able to communicate effectively with kitchen staff, lift up to 40 pounds, and stand for extended periods. Join our team and contribute to a clean and productive kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with kitchen personnel.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work standing for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food products following the Daily Prep List.
• Complete opening and closing checklists for the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Job description

Description

Summary of Position

Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager.
• Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages.
• Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).