Part-Time Line Cook: Prep, Quality & Inventory

TKS Restaurants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14 - 18; Part time

Job summary

TKS Restaurants in Houston is seeking a Part-Time Line Cook to support day-to-day kitchen operations at West University. You will help prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, sanitary work environment.

The role requires at least two years in a high-volume kitchen, basic MS Word/Excel skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Eligibility to work in the United States and a valid driver's license are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in high volume kitchen.
• Must be comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a professional diploma or food services management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate activities of food preparation (kitchen, pantry, and storeroom) and purchases food and kitchen supplies.
• Follows recipes, controls, portion, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Specify number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Oversee line cooks, tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure recipes are appearance standards.
• Inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
• Purchases food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• May set prices to be charged for items with direct supervisor’s approval.
• May plan, change, and standardize recipes to increase number of servings prepared with direct supervisor’s approval.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Prepare and portion foods, and utilize food surpluses and leftovers.

Skills

Positive attitude

Able to work well with others

Communication

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Professional diploma or food services management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Driver's license

Job description

TKS Restaurants in Houston is seeking a Part-Time Line Cook to support day-to-day kitchen operations at West University. You will help prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, sanitary work environment.

The role requires at least two years in a high-volume kitchen, basic MS Word/Excel skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Eligibility to work in the United States and a valid driver's license are also required.