Line Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant specializing in daily scratch-made wood-fired cuisine. The company is committed to providing the highest-quality food and service in the hospitality industry, fostering a culture of hard work, attention to detail, and an exceptional dining experience. They offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional and personal growth. The Line Cook position operates within a professional, fast-paced, scratch kitchen, often with an open-kitchen layout visible from the dining room. This role demands high expectations for food presentation and execution, strong communication, and teamwork with other staff members, including assemblers, expos, and management. The Line Cook is responsible for managing ticket orders for proteins, ensuring proper food temperatures, adhering to company specifications, maintaining a clean station and workspace, and following proper sanitation protocols. Responsibilities also include performing opening and closing cleaning duties.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts

Nice To Haves

• 1 year previous kitchen / culinary / chef experience

Responsibilities

• Manage ticket orders for proteins
• Execute proper food temperatures
• Follow company specifications
• Maintain a clean station and workspace
• Follow proper sanitation protocols
• Perform opening duties
• Perform closing cleaning duties
• Coordinate designated positions with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed