Line Cook

Brasserie Mon Chou Chou; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

A local restaurant in San Antonio is seeking a skilled Line Cook responsible for food preparation and cooking. The ideal candidate must ensure dishes meet quality standards while working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include monitoring food safety, collaborating with the kitchen team, and adhering to health guidelines. Flexibility to work diverse shifts is a must. Join our team to create exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in preparing dishes according to specified recipes.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Requires effective communication skills to follow instructions.
• Effective communicator with 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items ensuring quality presentation.
• Monitor food temperatures and adhere to food safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team and maintain sanitation guidelines.
• 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.

Skills

Proficient in preparing menu items

Available to work flexible shifts

Experienced in kitchen tools and equipment

Effective communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds

Team collaboration

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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.