Line Cook - Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar & Grill
Houston, TX 77071
About the Job
Experienced cook needed to fill a vacant role on our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.
We offer BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE for full time employees plus paid vacation.
WEEKENDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS!
Is this you?
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- Friendly and energetic
- Like working in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Hard working and self-motivated, with a sense of urgency
- Great at juggling many things at once
- Previous experience working in a super busy kitchen
- Reliable
- Available to work evenings and weekends with no restrictions
If all of your answers are YES, please apply!
Full time, pay is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
● Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
● Preparing workstations for cooking.
● Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
● Checking the quality of the ingredients.
● Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
● Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
● Plating and arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
● Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to knowing your way around a busy commercial kitchen, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.
Requirements:
● Must have prior experience as a cook.
● Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
● Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
● Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
● Must demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.
● Must demonstrate solid organizational skills.
● Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
● Must carry at least a high school diploma.
Benefits:
- Full time employees are eligible for medical and dental benefits;
- All employees receive one week paid vacation after one year,
- Free meals during shift,
- Discounted meals and catering
- Employee bonuses,
- Free event passes, and more
We're the largest, most popular Caribbean-themed restaurant in Houston. We’ve been featured TWICE on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
Our primary business is take-out, but we also offer dine-in, a cocktail bar, full-service catering, and we have a huge food truck - plus we host live shows featuring popular reggae artists.