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Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar & Grill

Line Cook

Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar & Grill, Houston

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At Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill, we pride ourselves on delivering authentic, mouthwatering Jamaican dishes with every order. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Line Cook to join our dynamic kitchen team and help us maintain our reputation for excellence.
As seen on Food Network's Diners' Drive-Ins and Dives!
Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, and plate high-quality Jamaican dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
  • Ensure food is cooked to perfection, with attention to flavor, presentation, and authenticity.
  • Follow recipe guidelines and ensure consistency in all dishes.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Assist with inventory management'
  • Work closely with the kitchen team to meet customer demands during peak hours.
  • Take pride in every dish you prepare, ensuring it aligns with our high standards.
  • Adapt to feedback and adjust quickly in a high-pressure setting.
We offer BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE for full time employees plus paid vacation.
WEEKENDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS!
Is this you?
  • Friendly and energetic
  • Like working in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Hard working and self-motivated, with a sense of urgency
  • Great at juggling many things at once
  • Previous experience working in a super busy kitchen
  • Reliable
  • Available to work evenings and weekends with no restrictions
If all of your answers are YES, please apply!
Full time, pay is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Plating and arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.
The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled and organized cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to knowing your way around a busy commercial kitchen, great communication and organizational skills are critical.
Requirements:
• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate solid organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must have at least a high school diploma.
Benefits:
  • Full time employees are eligible for medical and dental benefits;
  • All employees receive one week paid vacation after one year,
  • Free meals during shift,
  • Discounted meals and catering
  • Employee bonuses,
  • Free event passes, and more