Cook - Food Service
Job Description
Cook - Food Service
Location: Downtown / Houston, TX
Pay: $16/hr
Schedule: Full-Time
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LINK Staffing is hiring a Cook - Food Service for a full-time kitchen role. This position is a good fit for someone with commercial kitchen or food service experience who can prepare meals, follow food safety standards, maintain a clean kitchen, and support daily meal service.
The Cook will help prepare quality meals, follow kitchen procedures, complete basic food service paperwork, and keep the work area safe and sanitary.
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook meals according to daily food service needs
Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food preparation instructions
Maintain food quality, proper quantity, and presentation standards
Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
Monitor food storage areas, refrigeration temperatures, and cleaning requirements
Clean kitchen equipment, prep areas, serving areas, and workstations
Complete basic kitchen paperwork such as meal counts, temperature logs, and cleaning checklists
Help with setup, service, cleanup, and other kitchen duties as needed
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
At least 6 months of commercial kitchen, cafeteria, or food service experience preferred
Food Service Certification preferred
Able to complete required food service certification within the required timeline if needed
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift
Able to work around hot kitchen equipment, cold storage areas, cleaning products, and kitchen noise
Able to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic computer skills preferred
Dependable attendance and professional work habits
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