Line Cook

Common Bond Cafe; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery is seeking a Line Cook to prepare meals per standard recipes and collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine. The role includes maintaining par levels of savories, proper product rotation, and upholding the highest cleanliness and hygiene in the savory section.

Responsibilities include portion control, safe equipment use, following recipes and yield guides, and assisting with stock rotation and receiving. Candidates should promote teamwork and food safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• Creativity, culinary aptitude and a passion for working with food.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow written/oral instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cultivate teamwork.
• Must have food safety credentials as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following standard recipes and yields.
• Ensure portions are consistent and quantities prepared timely.
• Maintain knowledge and safe use of all kitchen equipment.
• Inform manager of supplies needing requisition and rotate stock.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness per Health Dept. and company standards.
• Assist with receiving orders and back stock rotation.
• Support all savory production and contribute to minimizing waste.

Skills

Creativity

Culinary aptitude

Learn quickly

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Handler Card

Food Manager's Certificate

Job description

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing meals as per our standard recipes while working closely with the Chef de Cuisine. Also assist in maintenance of par levels of savories with the proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the savory section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include creating meal portions and ensuring that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Utilize our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Inform a manager of any supplies that need to be requisitioned
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Common Bond requirements
• Minimize waste
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Assist with receiving order and rotation of raw ingredients and back stock levels
• Knowledge of all savory production in the kitchen
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Maintain uphold the standard of a professional restaurant image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• A Food Handler’s Card & Food Manager’s Certificate where required by local and state health code regulations
• Must always be able to work an 8-hour shift standing up
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Creativity, culinary aptitude and a passion for working with food
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral & written instructions and request clarification if neededAbility to work as part of a team and cultivate a culture of teamwork
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Reports to: General Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

In every city, village, and town the “common bond” that everyone shares is the love of good food. It bridges together all ages, cultures, and beliefs. From this idea, Common Bond Bistro & Bakery was opened in May 2014 in the Montrose area of Houston, TX. We now have 11 locations across the city of Houston where the community gathers to dine and bond over good food, extraordinary pastries, and custom cakes.