Line Cook – Barberry, Seasonal & High-Volume Kitchen

Barberry; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barberry, located at Sítio El Tropicano in San Antonio, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and plate dishes to exact recipes and presentation standards. You will manage an assigned station during service, coordinate with the expeditor and fellow cooks, and ensure consistency and speed during high-volume service.

The role emphasizes meticulous mise en place, quality control, food safety, and clear communication. Join a hospitality-forward kitchen that values teamwork and precise execution.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel, or comparable kitchen.
• Working knowledge of cooking techniques, knife skills, station setup, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute dishes consistently to specification.
• Ability to manage an assigned station during service and coordinate with other cooks.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and food safety during high-volume service.
• Food Handler certification required or the ability to obtain within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Review the day’s menu, reservations, and prep list; set up the station accordingly.
• Cook, assemble, and finish dishes according to Barberry’s recipes and standards.
• Read tickets, communicate with expediter and other stations, and coordinate timing.
• Maintain proper seasoning, temperatures, textures, and portions during service.
• Inspect dishes before leaving the station and address quality concerns immediately.
• Keep the station clean, stocked, and ready; support other stations as needed.
• Follow food-safety procedures and document waste or discrepancies as required.

Skills

Line cook experience

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Station setup

Kitchen equipment

Follow recipes

Teamwork

Food safety

Food Handler cert

Job description

Barberry, located at Sítio El Tropicano in San Antonio, is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and plate dishes to exact recipes and presentation standards. You will manage an assigned station during service, coordinate with the expeditor and fellow cooks, and ensure consistency and speed during high-volume service.

The role emphasizes meticulous mise en place, quality control, food safety, and clear communication. Join a hospitality-forward kitchen that values teamwork and precise execution.