Line Cook

Common Bond Cafe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Houston seeks a Line Cook to prepare meals per our standard recipes while collaborating with the Chef de Cuisine. Assist in maintaining par levels and proper rotation of products, and uphold the highest cleanliness standards in the savory section.

Responsibilities include portioning, timely service, safe equipment use, following yield guides, and communicating supply needs to management. Reports to General Manager; FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Creativity, culinary aptitude and a passion for working with food.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral & written instructions and request clarification if needed.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cultivate a culture of teamwork.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standard recipes and yield guides.
• Maintain par levels and rotate products to ensure freshness.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards in the savory section.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and use tools as intended.
• Assist with receiving orders and rotation of raw ingredients.
• Minimize waste and uphold food safety policies.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Quick learner

Team player

Food safety

Job description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing meals as per our standard recipes while working closely with the Chef de Cuisine. Also assist in maintenance of par levels of savories with the proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the savory section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include creating meal portions and ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Inform a manager of any supplies that need to be requisitioned
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Common Bond requirements
• Minimize waste
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Assist with receiving order and rotation of raw ingredients and back stock levels
• Knowledge of all savory production in the kitchen
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Maintain uphold the standard of a professional restaurant image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• A Food Handler’s Card & Food Manager’s Certificate where required by local and state health code regulations
• Must always be able to work an 8-hour shift standing up
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Creativity, culinary aptitude and a passion for working with food
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral & written instructions and request clarification if neededAbility to work as part of a team and cultivate a culture of teamwork
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Reports to: General Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

In every city, village, and town the “common bond” that everyone shares is the love of good food. It bridges together all ages, cultures, and beliefs. From this idea, Common Bond Bistro & Bakery was opened in May 2014 in the Montrose area of Houston, TX. We now have 11 locations across the city of Houston where the community gathers to dine and bond over good food, extraordinary pastries, and custom cakes.