Line Cook — Creative, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Layne's Chicken Fingers; Marble Falls (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream in Texas is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, organized, and creative cook who can work well with others and follow instructions to deliver great dining experiences.

You will maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen, prepare workstations, manage ingredients, and help with plating. A culinary school diploma is a plus, and strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have prior cook experience and be able to follow sanitation procedures.
• Must be able to multitask, stay organized, and work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Prepare workstations for cooking and maintain equipment.
• Check ingredient quality and prepare ingredients using various techniques.
• Cook and plate food with appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Culinary creativity

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Layne's Chicken Fingers was born and breaded in Texas. Since 1994, we have been working to perfect our recipe and our craft. We are looking to bring our amazing chicken fingers, fries and shakes to the rest of the world (not to forget about our variety of amazing sauces). We would love for you to be part of our journey. We are looking forGREATpeople! Huge emphasis on great! Our team is full of positive, friendly, hardworking individuals and we strive to keep it that way. It is a huge part of what makes us such a great place to work. We are proud to say that we don't just provide the community with great food; we offer awesome opportunities for anyone who wants to learn and grow. We work as a team. No one succeeds alone and we understand that. This is why we offer leadership training and life skills you can take with you anywhere you go. Working on the Layne’s Team will give you real life experience, endless opportunities, and the right to say you are part of something special. Most importantly, you will have fun doing it.

Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

Our original location in College Station is still open, and our goal is to bring the same small-town charm, friendly service and iconic chicken fingers & secret sauce to the rest of the world…and beyond. Now with more Astro Chicken!