Line Cook

Boiler House; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boiler House in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, cook, and present dishes to our standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires following recipes, maintaining portion control, monitoring temperatures, and collaborating with the kitchen staff to ensure quality and timely service. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is preferred. Experience with knife safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing menu items to recipes and customer requests.
• Available to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experienced in safely using kitchen tools and equipment, including sharp knives.
• Effective communicator and able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Capable of multitasking under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Comfortable in tight spaces with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards, ensuring presentation and quality.
• Adhere to portion control and food prep standards to maintain consistency and control costs.
• Monitor food temperatures and use thermometers for safe cooking and storage.
• Report quality issues or service delays promptly to kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory and alert management to low stock levels.
• Ensure all dishes from the station meet quality expectations.
• Follow procedures for handling food allergies and dietary restrictions for guest safety.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and equipment upkeep.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and support efficient operation.
• Undertake additional tasks as needed to support the kitchen.

Skills

Proficient in recipes

Flexible shifts

Safe knife handling

Clear communication

Multitasking

Adapt to hot, noisy kitchen

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Tools

Sharp knives

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.