Seasonal Morning Prep Cook - Chef-Driven Kitchen

La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will perform daily prep lists, assist with sauces, stocks, and mise en place, and help maintain walk-ins, storage areas, and a clean workstation. Morning, weekend, and holiday availability is preferred to support service.

Qualifications

• Previous professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Clean, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Able to follow recipes and direction.
• Morning, weekend, and holiday availability as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic knife skills

Food preparation

Strong work ethic

Dependable and punctual

Job description

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

You will perform daily prep lists, assist with sauces, stocks, and mise en place, and help maintain walk-ins, storage areas, and a clean workstation. Morning, weekend, and holiday availability is preferred to support service.