Lead Line Cook

Perky Beans Coffee & PB Café•Leander, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perky Beans Coffee & PB Cafe in Leander, TX is looking to hire a full-time Lead Line Cook, who is able to work until 9 PM, to help with the preparation of delicious dishes and to mentor kitchen staff. Are you passionate about cooking? Would you like to work at a thriving, locally owned restaurant? Are you looking for a job in the food service industry that has opportunities for career growth? This culinary position earns a competitive wage of $20-$22/hr. We provide fantastic perks, including weekly pay, opportunities for advancement, free coffee drinks and a discounted meal each shift. From our humble beginnings as a mobile coffee truck on the streets of San Diego in 2013, Perky Beans Coffee has grown up and laid down roots in Leander, Texas. We are family-owned and operated, and since 2021, we've offered two concepts under one roof. Perky Beans Coffee is our complete coffeehouse with a drive-thru, offering a variety of delicious beverages as well as quick bites. Located right next door is PB Cafe, where our customers can sit down and order all the breakfast classics as well as items from our tasty lunch menu. Our mission is to serve delectable recipes with quality ingredients that keep our customers coming back. We are passionate about food and customer service. Additionally, we strive to be a partner with the community and support many local schools and non-profits in the Leander and Liberty Hill areas. Our team is family to us. We are ever-expanding, so there is no limit to what you could achieve with our company. Our fast-paced, energetic environment offers many opportunities for staff growth and development. We also reward our employees for their hard work with competitive wages and perks.

Requirements

High school diploma OR equivalent
Experience cooking from scratch in a fast-paced, casual dining restaurant
6+ months of kitchen leadership experience in a professional setting
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing throughout the shift and lifting up to 35 pounds
Open availability seven days a week
Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to keep up in the fast-paced food service industry
Hardworking and energetic
Ability to communicate well with other members of the kitchen staff

Responsibilities

Provide essential support for the restaurant while offering guidance to other members of the kitchen staff.
Craft meals according to special recipes, plating and garnishing dishes while performing portion control to minimize waste.
Ensure food is prepared quickly while meeting high standards of quality.
Train new team members and supervise their work.
Follow all food safety procedures and ensure cooking stations are stocked.
Assist with ordering and receiving product shipments.
Rotate food items to ensure freshness.
Create fantastic meals and specials for guests.