Line Cook

Cinemark•The Woodlands, TX

12d•$11 - $15

About The Position

Cinemark Line Cooks work at the heart of the restaurant operation, preparing quality food from recipes in a fast-paced environment. They help create a positive movie-going experience by ensuring food is fresh, tastes great, and is prepared in a timely manner. The role calls for an energetic, outgoing, quality-driven team player, and may suit someone interested in pursuing a culinary career. The position includes preparing and storing food safely, maintaining clean work areas and equipment, collaborating with servers to ensure accurate orders, and opening or closing a workstation depending on the scheduled shift. Team members are expected to follow operating, safety, sanitation, and preventive-maintenance procedures; use personal protective equipment; and report safety or security concerns to management. The role also involves frequent cleaning and physical activity in a theater environment that may have moderate to high noise levels.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Complete basic food-handling training and obtain any locally or state-mandated certification, health card, or food-handler permit where required.
Team members who work with alcohol must complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program.
Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Have an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift.
Provide excellent guest service.
Communicate verbally and in writing with people of different ages, genders, and personalities.
Effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English.
Work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
Take and follow direction.
Respond with a sense of urgency.
Frequently bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; frequently stand, walk, and reach around the theater; and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

A strong desire to pursue a culinary career path in the future.

Responsibilities

Prepare required items according to approved recipes and portion controls.
Follow and execute daily prep lists.
Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food products in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Follow policies and procedures intended to minimize food waste and theft.
Collaborate with the server team to ensure food orders are accurate.
Clean food preparation areas and equipment after each use; team members under 18 are excluded from assembling or disassembling the pizza dough sheeter.
Open or close a workstation depending on the scheduled shift.
Maintain a professional image by wearing proper Cinemark culinary attire.
Consistently follow standard operating procedures and preventive-maintenance, safety, and sanitation practices.
Wipe down and sanitize employee and guest high-contact areas.
Use personal protective equipment while completing position-specific tasks.
Adapt to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks.
Monitor and report safety or security issues, such as trip hazards, lighting problems, or suspicious persons.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.