Line/Prep Cook

The-Kitchen-in-the-Woodlands; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen Partner in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a reliable kitchen team member to assist in daily operations, set up stations for shifts, and ensure timely production of guest orders according to company recipes.

You will help maintain cleanliness, monitor quality, manage stock, and assist management with safety and security, reporting any equipment issues promptly. The role requires physical stamina and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Assist in taking care of guest needs.
• Set up stations for shifts and break down or reset stations after a shift.
• Produce guest orders in a timely fashion according to company recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Put away orders as they arrive and check quality.
• Complete daily checklists and par sheets accurately.
• Ensure all food meets quality standards and secure shrinkage control.
• Report equipment issues to management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in guest service and station setup at each shift.
• Prepare and deliver dishes per standard recipes and timing.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization throughout service.
• Monitor product quality and safety standards daily.
• Communicate issues to supervision and resolve minor problems.
• Assist in inventory and security/shrinkage control.

Skills

Guest service

Station setup

Sanitation

Time management

Communication

Conflict management

Job description

A Kitchen Partner can hold many different back of the house jobs including, but limited to Line Cook, Prep Cook, or Dishwasher. The Kitchen Partner reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and all other store management.The Kitchen Partner ensures that all product is made in a timely fashion using recipes set forth by the company. The Kitchen Partner must manage security and shrinkage control as well as overall sanitation of their work area.Requirements:· Assist in taking care of guest's needs· Set up stations for shifts and break down or reset stations after a shift· Properly producing the guest's order· Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen· Putting orders away as they arrive· Checking product for our quality standards· Complete daily checklists· Complete daily par sheets accurately· Ensure all food produced meets expectations· Shrink / security control· Follow systems for quality· Alert management to any issues or problems· Report all malfunctioning equipment to store managementAdditional info:· Have high personal standards· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs· Ability to be on your feet for 6-10 hours· Conflict management· People skills· Organizational skills· Effective time management skills· Communication skills· Sense of urgency· Quick thinker· Perform well under stressUn socio de cocina puede contener varios puestos de trabajo en la cocina incluyendo, pero no limitado a Cocinero de Línea, Cocinero de Preparación o Lavaplatos. El socio de cocina reporta directamente al Gerente de Cocina y al resto de la gerencia del restaurante.El socio de cocina garantiza que todo el producto se hace en el momento oportuno con recetas establecidas por la empresa. El socio de cocina debe manejar control seguridad e inventario, así como saneamiento general de su área de trabajo.Requisitos:· Ayudar en el cuidado de las necesidades del cliente· Crear las estaciones para los turnos y recoger o reajustar las estaciones después de un turno· Producir la orden del cliente correctamente· Mantener limpieza y organización de la cocina· Almacenar las ordenes al llegar· Control de productos basado a nuestros estándares de calidad· Completar la lista diaria de preparación· Asegurar que todo alimento producido cumple con las expectativas· Control de seguridad e inventario· Seguir los sistemas de calidad· Alertar la Gerencia de cualquier cuestión o problemas· Reportar el malfuncionamiento del equipo/utensilios de trabajo a la GerenciaInformación adicional:· Altos estándares personales· Capacidad de levantar y transportar hasta 50 libras· Capacidad para estar de pie de 6-10 horas· Manejo de conflictos· Habilidades sociales· Habilidades organizativas· Habilidades de gestión del tiempo· Habilidades de comunicación· Sentido de urgencia· Habilidad de pensar con rapidez· Trabajar bien bajo estrés