$17 - $22 per hour
up to a 4% employer match after one year ~ Free, nutritious meals each shift ~ Paid Sick Time ~ Referral bonus program Line Cook Responsibilities Prepare and cook food items to perfection, accurately following our Salted…
Hospitality & Food · Austin, TX
Line Cook jobs in Austin, TX
Line cooks work a station through service, prepping ingredients, firing dishes to ticket times, and keeping their area clean, stocked, and organized during the rush.
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$15–$29/hr
Typical pay range
$43k
Median, full-time
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$18 - $22 per hour
fresh daily in a timeless casual atmosphere. We are looking for people who love the extraordinary, not the ordinary. NOW HIRING LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, SALAD COOKS, PIZZA COOKS / PIZZA MAKERS If you have a commitment to…
service and delicious mealsWhat We're Looking For:2-3 years of experience in restaurant executive chef managementAdept in scratch cooking with a focus on Mediterranean flavorsProven ability to handle high-volume kitchens…
Juniper is designed around the combination of Northern Italian culinary traditions with local Texan ingredients. From pastas, breads, and pastry, to butchery, we take great pride in proper technique and the mentorship th…
$18 - $20 per hour
favorite libations. We are looking for people who love the extraordinary, not the ordinary. NOW HIRING Full-time & Part-time: LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, SALAD COOKS, PIZZA COOKS / PIZZA MAKERS If you have a commitment to cr…
garden setting. We are looking for people who love the extortionary, not the ordinary. NOW HIRING Full-time & Part-time: LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, SALAD COOKS, PIZZA COOKS / PIZZA MAKERS If you have a commitment to creatin…
$20 - $24 per hour
Back of House Dream Team at Love Supreme Pizza Bar Love Supreme Pizza Bar is on the hunt for passionate, skilled, and team-oriented cooks to join our dynamic kitchen. We want cooks who care about quality, consistency, an…
A treasured and historic landmark reborn, Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection occupies a unique niche in the Austin hospitality market. Designed by Ken Fulk and set on a 10-acre estate in the Hyde Park neighborhoo…
$15 - $20 per hour
favorite libations. We are looking for people who love the extraordinary, not the ordinary. NOW HIRING Full-time & Part-time: LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, SALAD COOKS, PIZZA COOKS / PIZZA MAKERS If you have a commitment to cr…
$18 - $20 per hour
garden setting. We are looking for people who love the extortionary, not the ordinary. NOW HIRING Full-time & Part-time: LINE COOKS, PREP COOKS, SALAD COOKS, PIZZA COOKS / PIZZA MAKERS If you have a commitment to creatin…
Procedures (SOP). # Practice safety standards at all times. # Cook orders as requested, including special requests. # Start food... ...for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note an…
Line Cook job Emerald Tavern Games and Café is looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our team. Responsibilities ~Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies ~Prepares food items by cutting, chopping…
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What line cooks earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $15–$19 | $32k–$40k |
| Mid level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Senior | $22–$29 | $46k–$61k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Knife skillsStation organization (mise en place)Ticket-time managementGrill, saute, and fry stationsFood safety and sanitationPrep and portioningSpeed and consistencyTeam communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which stations have you worked, and which is your strongest?
Name them plainly: grill, saute, fry, pantry. Chefs staff lines by station, so an honest answer gets you placed where you will succeed.
How do you set up your mise en place before service?
Walk through your prep list, backups for the rush, and how you check par levels. Organization before service is the whole job in miniature.
What do you do when tickets stack up and you are in the weeds?
Say you communicate with the expo, call out realistic times, and work the board in order instead of panicking. Composure is what they are testing.
How do you keep food safe during a busy shift?
Mention temperatures, glove and cutting-board discipline, labeling, and time controls. Fluent basics signal real kitchen habits.
Tell me about a conflict with another cook during service. How was it resolved?
Keep it short: line tension is normal, you addressed it after service, and the shift got done. No drama in the retelling.
Can you work weekends, nights, and holidays?
This industry runs when others rest, so answer honestly. Reliability on the worst shifts is what earns station upgrades.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For line cooks specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List the stations you can run: grill, saute, fry, pantry, or expo.
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Include your food handler card or ServSafe certification; many states require it on day one.
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Quantify volume with covers per service or the size of the line you worked.
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Name the kitchens and cuisine styles, since a scratch kitchen reads differently than a chain.
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Mention prep skills like butchery, sauces, or baking that let you flex beyond the line.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Prep Cook
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Line Cook
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Lead Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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