Line Cook / Prep Cook

Common Bond Cafe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Houston, TX seeks a Line Cook to prepare meals per standard recipes under the Chef de Cuisine. You will help maintain par levels, rotate products, and uphold top cleanliness in the savory section. Reports to General Manager and supports kitchen operations.

The role requires adapting to varied shifts, including weekends, with a focus on high-quality, timely service and proper safety practices.

Qualifications

• Maintains a professional restaurant image, including cleanliness, attire, and appearance.
• Holds a valid Food Handler’s Card and Food Manager’s Certificate where required by regulations.
• Capable of working an 8-hour shift while standing.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes and yield guides.
• Portion meals accurately and ensure timely plating.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment use and safety; operate as intended.
• Notify manager when supplies are needed or rotated.
• Follow recipes and yield guides for all menu items.
• Adhere to storage procedures per Health Dept. and company policy.
• Minimize waste and maintain portion control.
• Keep a clean, sanitary work environment at all times.
• Assist with receiving orders and rotating raw ingredients and back stock.
• Know all savory production processes in the kitchen.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional image

Food handler card

Food manager certificate

8-hour shift endurance

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.