LINE COOK

Tailwind Concessions; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

401k with company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tailwind Concessions in Harlingen, TX is seeking a skilled Line Cook for our airport dining operation. This part-time role focuses on high-volume service, recipe execution, and maintaining quality in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

You will follow food safety standards, work closely with the kitchen team, and support daily prep, line cooking, and guest interactions. Training is provided, and benefits include 401k matching and health coverage for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check for airport badge
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to follow recipes and restaurant standards
• Stand for extended periods in a hot kitchen

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute recipes and plating standards consistently
• Maintain knowledge of food safety procedures and proper temperatures
• Collaborate with kitchen team in a fast-paced environment
• Perform short order cooking and operate fryer and griddle
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean and organized

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Plating & presentation

High-volume service

Job description

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LINE COOK

Part Time HRL, Harlingen, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2052

Salary Range: $12.00 To $13.50 Hourly

About the Role:
If you have a passion for food and take pride in your craft, Tailwind wants you on the team. We are looking for a skilled Line Cook to join our airport dining operation, where every shift brings a diverse, high-volume guest experience unlike any other environment in the industry. At Tailwind, you will be part of a team that values hard work, consistency, and the kind of hospitality that turns a meal into a memorable experience for every traveler we serve.

Tailwind encourages Veterans and Military family members to apply!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and execute recipes and plating standards consistently to ensure a quality experience for every guest
• Maintain knowledge of food safety procedures including proper temperatures for ingredient storage and food preparation
• Operate as a collaborative and dependable member of the kitchen team
• Perform short order cooking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Operate the fryer and flat top grill with skill and precision
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace throughout each shift
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to uphold a safe working environment
• Prep and portion ingredients in support of daily kitchen operations
• Restock and replenish product and inventory supplies as needed
• Interact with guests in a positive and professional manner
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• A strong sense of accountability for the quality and presentation of every dish prepared
• The ability to follow recipes, take direction, and execute consistently to restaurant standards
• Proficient knife skills including chopping, slicing, dicing, and cutting with accuracy and control
• The physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform effectively in a high-heat, active kitchen

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check to receive an airport badge
• Must have reliable transportation
• Paid training
• Employee referral program
• 401k with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance offered to full-time employees

Tailwind Concessions is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.