Line Cook/Prep Chef

Transpecos Banks SSB • San Antonio, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Line Cook/Prep Chef is the backbone of our kitchen operation. You'll execute the menu with consistency and care — from daily prep through service — while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times. This is a flexible role: some days are heavy on prep, some days you're running a station, and some shifts support catering or events. You need to be comfortable with all of it. We're a small, tight team and everyone contributes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler Manager Certification required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire) — non-negotiable for anyone working in our kitchen
• Minimum 1 year of kitchen experience preferred — café, restaurant, catering, or similar
• Working knowledge of food safety standards, proper storage, and temperature guidelines
• Must be available for flexible scheduling including early mornings, weekends, and occasional catering or event shifts
• Experience with catering or events prep is a plus

Nice To Haves

• Solid knife skills and fundamental cooking techniques — you know your way around a kitchen
• Flexibility: prep cook one hour, line cook the next, catering support the day after — you adapt without complaint
• Reliability: kitchens run on trust; show up on time, ready to work
• Attention to detail: recipes, portions, temperatures, and presentation all matter
• A clean, organized working style — you don't let your station get away from you
• A team-first attitude: egos slow everything down
• A desire to grow and learn in a craft-focused, French-influenced kitchen

Responsibilities

• Execute daily prep work accurately and efficiently — mise en place done right sets the whole team up for success
• Cook and plate menu items to recipe, portion, and quality standards during service
• Support catering and private events — prep, transport, setup, and breakdown as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized station throughout your shift and leave it better than you found it
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control protocols without exception
• Properly store, label, and rotate all food items to minimize waste and ensure freshness
• Communicate clearly with front-of-house and fellow kitchen staff during service
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries — verify quantities and quality
• Flag any equipment issues, supply shortages, or food safety concerns to the chef/manager immediately
• Pitch in wherever the kitchen needs you — this is a team kitchen, not a silo

Benefits

• Learn technique directly from a French-trained kitchen
• A brand-new, already-buzzing kitchen — be part of the crew that keeps it running
• Flexible scheduling that works with school, family, or your side hustle
• Employee meals and discounts on a menu you help bring to life
• Real room to grow — from prep to line to lead roles, we promote from within
• A downtown San Antonio location with easy, accessible parking for the whole team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED