Line Cook: Create From-Scratch Dishes + Great Benefits

Upper Crust Food Service; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service in Austin, TX is looking for a classically trained Line Cook who is driven by a love for food. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and help create dishes with great presentation.

You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain sanitation standards, and assist with special events. This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a passion for quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Be familiar with the industry’s best practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations to prepare food and ingredients to use for cooking
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Apportion and serve food to clients
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards per state and local regulations.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Assist in planning and executing special events as directed by management.
• Help with unloading, inspecting, and storing of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Industry best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years food service experience

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service in Austin, TX is looking for a classically trained Line Cook who is driven by a love for food. You will set up stations, prep ingredients, and help create dishes with great presentation.

You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain sanitation standards, and assist with special events. This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and a passion for quality.