Seasonal AM Prep Cook & Kitchen Porter

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

La Colombe d’Or Hotel is seeking a reliable Seasonal AM Prep Cook / Porter to join our culinary team. This hands-on morning role blends culinary prep with porter duties in a chef-driven boutique hotel kitchen.

We value pride in work, organization, and strong preparation. You’ll work with an experienced culinary team in a quality-driven environment, supporting service and cleanliness across all back-of-house areas.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knife and food preparation skills.
• Able to follow recipes and direction.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Clean, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily prep lists and assist with mise en place.
• Vegetable and herb preparation, portioning, and basic knife work.
• Assist with sauces, dressings, stocks, garnishes, and other prep.
• Receive, organize, and store deliveries properly.
• Maintain walk-ins, dry storage, and prep areas.
• Label, date, rotate, and store products using FIFO.
• Keep workstation clean and organized throughout shift.
• Assist with dishes, pots, and general porter duties as needed.
• Remove trash, recycling, and maintain BOH cleanliness.
• Support culinary team to prepare for service.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Strong work ethic

Punctual

Attention to detail

Follow recipes

Team player

Physical stamina

Morning availability

Job description

La Colombe d’Or Hotel is seeking a reliable Seasonal AM Prep Cook / Porter to join our culinary team. This hands-on morning role blends culinary prep with porter duties in a chef-driven boutique hotel kitchen.

We value pride in work, organization, and strong preparation. You’ll work with an experienced culinary team in a quality-driven environment, supporting service and cleanliness across all back-of-house areas.