Line Cook

THE BOILER HOUSE; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

R365hire in Texas is seeking a Line Cook to prepare, cook, and present dishes to our standards in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow recipes, maintain portion control, and work with the team to ensure quality and timely service.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long hours. Join a busy kitchen that values safety and teamwork across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in preparing menu items per recipes and customer requests.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Safe use of knives and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to multitask under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable working in tight spaces with varying temperatures and noise.
• Physically lift up to 50 pounds and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Adhere to portion control to maintain consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures with thermometers.
• Report issues with food quality or delays to kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Track inventory levels and alert management to low stock.
• Ensure all dishes meet quality expectations from the station.
• Follow procedures for allergies and dietary restrictions to guest safety.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and maintain positive working relationships.
• Undertake additional tasks to support kitchen operations.

Skills

Menu prep

Flexible shifts

Knife safety

Communication

Multitasking

Stamina

Job description

Position Overview: The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen staff, responsible for the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes according to the restaurant’s standards. This position demands a high level of kitchen competence and the ability to handle a fast-paced cooking environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Proficient in preparing menu items consistently to the specified recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely utilizing a variety of kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen setting.
• Comfortable working in tight, potentially crowded spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods, including moving safely around kitchen obstacles and through varied floor surfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items in accordance with recipes and standards, ensuring each dish meets the required presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food preparation standards to maintain product consistency and manage costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers to ensure food is cooked and stored at the correct temperatures.
• Report any issues with food quality or delays in service promptly to the kitchen coordinator or chef.
• Keep track of inventory levels for menu items, alerting management and front-of-house staff to low stock situations.
• Ensure all dishes from the station are accounted for and meet the restaurant’s quality expectations.
• Follow established procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions to ensure guest safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning and maintenance protocols for kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate effectively with the kitchen team and maintain positive working relationships with all staff.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the kitchen.