Line Cook

$35,360 - $41,600/Yr

Swedish Hill - Westlake - West Lake Hills, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

West Lake Hills, TX

About the position

The Line Cook position at Swedish Hill Westlake involves preparing a variety of high-quality food items in a fast-paced restaurant environment. The role requires a passion for food, knowledge of cooking techniques, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team to ensure timely meal preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, including washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables, as well as marinating meats.
• Preparing all foods as directed by the head chef and company standards.
• Plating and garnishing meal items according to instructions provided by the chefs.
• Collaborating with cooks to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all cooking stations are adequately stocked with necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Cleaning and disinfecting all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces before and after each shift.
• Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize contamination risk.
• Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure they meet restaurant standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1-year cooking experience required
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• Ability to work as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize job duties and manage time effectively
• Active Food Handlers certificate required

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Food preparation skills
• Plating and garnishing skills
• Collaboration skills
• Inventory management skills

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits available first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Gym Discounts
• Restaurant Discounts
• Retail Discounts
• Holiday Pay