Line Cook

Saint Arnold Brewing Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Arnold Brewing Company is seeking a line cook to prepare hot and cold meals to recipe and quality standards. You will operate grills, broilers, fryers, ovens and related equipment, ensuring correct portions and plating while maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

The role requires prior kitchen experience or related certification, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be 21+ and able to work with a team in a beer-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Understanding weights, measures and conversions.
• Knowledge of food safety and inventory concepts (FIFO, temperature controls).
• Prior kitchen experience or related degree/certification required.
• TABC seller certification and Texas Food Handler's Training required before start and ongoing.
• Ability to maintain patience with guests and coworkers in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Promote Saint Arnold as a spokesman as part of the role.
• Prepare meals using grills, broilers, fryers, ovens and other equipment.
• Ensure product meets quality standards.
• Plate and garnish foods according to standards.
• Monitor inventory and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Open and close duties as required.
• Follow laws and policies on serving alcohol and food handling.
• Work as a team with coworkers.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Food safety concepts

Team player

English communication

Creative/problem solving

Guest service

Education

Kitchen-related degree/certification

Job description

Description

Summary

Line Cooks are responsible for the production of accurate, hot (or cold) and appropriately portioned meals for our guests.

Duties

• Being a promotional spokesman for Saint Arnold; this is a part of everybody's job description
• Be prepared to work at designated start time
• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area, kitchen and restaurant
• Prepare a variety of meals following company standards using grills, broilers, fryers, ovens and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Assures that product meets quality standards
• Plate and garnish food according to company standards
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels and rotate food to ensure freshness
• Opening and closing duties as required
• Know and follow all laws, rules, regulations and company policies regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages and proper food handling; this is a part of everybody's job description.
• Work as a team with all coworkers
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Must understand weights, measures and conversions
• Know food safety and inventory concepts such as FIFO, time and temperature requirements and the hierarchy of food storage
• Prior kitchen experience or related degree/certification required
• TABC seller certification and Texas Food Handler's Training required prior to start and must be maintained throughout tenure
• Ability to maintain patience with guests and coworkers in difficult situations
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate in English (read and speak).
• Be a craft beer lover!
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to think quickly and creatively to address unique quest needs