Line Cook

Upward Projects; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts & Perks

Competitive Wages Paid Weekly

Earned paid sick time

401K with company match

Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier & Cicerone;

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when

Access to Teladoc services for all

Enroll in Medical Benefits and get...

Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Job summary

Postino WineCafe in Houston is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will follow recipes and deliver prepared dishes to the exacting standards of our brand, ensuring quality and craftsmanship while keeping a clean, organized work area.

A strong team player with a passion for fresh ingredients and high-volume service will thrive here. Full-time or part-time hours, schedule includes early mornings to late nights.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant kitchen cook experience.
• Associate degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required.
• State Food Handler’s Certification is required.
• Flexible schedule, with early mornings to late nights, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and complete dishes to Postino standards with high quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitized work area.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork-driven kitchen.

Skills

Cooking skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree in Culinary or Hospitality

Tools

State Food Handler Certification

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good.While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Achieve as a Team
• Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Line Cook your responsibility is to follow recipes and complete them to Company standards with the highest quality and craftsmanship while maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitized work area.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Be highly skilled cooking and preparing ingredients
• Have excellent knife skills
• Proven track record of adhering to recipe standards
• Have a passion for working with high quality and fresh ingredients
• Excel in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Thrive on teamwork

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A LINE COOK AT POSTINO

Postino WineCafe has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier & Cicerone Certification and be reimbursed upon completion
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible
• Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility
• Enroll in Medical Benefits and get Fitness Discounts & Additional Mental Wellness Programs
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• Full time (30 hours or more) or part time position (30 hours or less) that requires a flexible schedule, often working weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Normal shifts include as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 2 a.m. and can fluctuate often
• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen cook experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues including 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred but not required
• State Food Handler’s Certification is required