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About the Role

The Line Cook prepares and executes high-quality menu items to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role requires culinary skill, attention to detail, and teamwork to ensure all dishes meet quality, presentation, and timing standards within a collaborative kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Set up, stock, and maintain kitchen stations with necessary ingredients and supplies.
• Perform food preparation tasks including chopping, portioning, sauce preparation, and butchery.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, portion size, temperature, and presentation.
• Monitor ticket times and execute orders efficiently during high-volume periods.
• Follow food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in compliance with health regulations.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment and work surfaces.
• Communicate proactively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely order execution.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or equipment issues to leadership.
• Complete opening, closing, side work, and deep cleaning procedures.
• Operate grills, ovens, fryers, and knives safely.
• Support special events and catering functions as assigned.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in a commercial, high-volume, or scratch kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, late nights, holidays, and special events.
• Current Texas Food Handler's Certification.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including chopping, reaching, and bending.
• Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, open flames, and sharp knives.
• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures including hot kitchens and walk-in freezers.

Skills

• Food preparation
• Cooking techniques
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Multitasking
• Organization
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Sanitation and food safety

Experience Level

• 1-2 years of experience

About the Company

• Still Austin Quarter