Line Cook
LANDED
Software Engineering
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
Job Overview
The Line Cook role is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service. This role will report direct to the Sous Chef.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Line Cook role is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes with precision, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service. This role will report direct to the Sous Chef.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items following established recipes and standards to ensure consistency and high-quality dishes.
- Maintain strict adherence to proper food handling, storage, and safety procedures.
- Set up and stock assigned stations with necessary ingredients and supplies before service.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout shifts to ensure an efficient workflow.
- Monitor ingredient levels and promptly communicate shortages to supervisors.
- Work closely with the Sous Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth and timely service.
- Follow direction from kitchen leadership and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards.
- Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment at all times.
- Work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Follow all MHRG company policies, procedures, and safety protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
- Adapt to menu changes, special requests, and last-minute adjustments as needed.
- Assist with work, station coverage, and additional tasks assigned by management.
- Attend mandatory meetings and complete company-assigned training.
- Maintain uniform standards and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
- Adhere to a reliable work schedule and perform duties safely.
- Perform other tasks, including cross-training in different areas, as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
- Preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Commitment to quality safety, service, and food and beverage knowledge.
- Strong understanding of various cooking & food prep techniques and kitchen operations
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
- Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
- Flexible schedule helpful.
- Valid Food Handler Certificate required.
- Valid State Alcohol Server Certificate required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the onlly duties performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.