Hospitality & Food · Houston, TX

Line Cook jobs in Houston, 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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$14–$27/hr
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$40k
Median, full-time
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Lead Line cook

Salted · Houston, TX · Full-time
$19 - $24 per hour

ingredients! Pay Rate - $19-24 HR Location - 2022 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042 Schedule: Open availability needed Lead Line Cook Responsibilities Prepare food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioni…

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AM Pastry Cook

Common Bond Cafe · Bellaire, TX · Full-time, Part-time

The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing quality pastry items while working closely with the Pastry Supervisor. Also assist in production and maintenance of par levels of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of pr…

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Pastry Cook

Le Jardinier · Houston, TX · Full-time

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Pastry Cook to join our exceptional team of service leaders. This position will work with... ...all ingredients represent the quality standards and are in line with the standard…

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Line Cook

Puttshack · Houston, TX · Part-time
$17 - $19 per hour

attract a diverse team of fun hospitality associates who care deeply about creating an elevated, one-of-a-kind guest experience. The Line Cook position is responsible for preparing, producing, plating and garnishing all…

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Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

The Aspenwood Company - The Village of Southampton · Houston, TX · Full-time

Requirements * High School Diploma or GED, with training from a culinary school. * Three to five years of proven experience as a cook or 1+ years as a Sous Chef. * Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (gri…

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Line Cook

55 Seventy - Houston · Houston, TX · Full-time

Job Summary As a Line Cook, you are the first line of defense when it comes to serving great, consistent, and delicious food. Your job is to learn our standard and live by it every day. Being a great cook is straightforw…

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Chef de Partie/Junior Sous Chef - JOEY Uptown

JOEY Restaurants · Houston, TX · Full-time, Part-time
$17 - $19 per hour

preparation of all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards. Utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure the quick, precise creation of our menu items in accorda…

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Line Cook

Bar Bludorn · Houston, TX · Full-time

Bludorn is committed to superior quality and excellence in service fueled by a keen attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Line cooks are a crucial part of restaurant operations at Bludorn who prepare, cook, and pl…

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Private Chef

Capital Technologies, LLC · Houston, TX · Full-time

We are seeking an experienced, highly adaptable Executive Private Chef to provide exceptional culinary services for a high-net-worth client, their family, guests, and staff across multiple residences. This Houston-based…

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Pastry Cook

Bar Bludorn · Houston, TX · Full-time

Bludorn , is seeking talented, passionate and motivated hospitality professionals with casual fine dining experience. Pastry cooks are a crucial part of restaurant operations at Bludorn who prepare, cook, and plate pastr…

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Restaurant Line & Prep Cook

Thind Management · Houston, TX · Full-time

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook Introduction Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company where we strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests at our properties. With a…

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Line Cook

ADAIR CONCEPTS · Houston, TX

Los Tios Mexican Restaurant – Line Cook (Memorial Location) As a cook, you'll set up the kitchen, participate in prep, and any other duties that pertain to the back of the house. You should be passionate about putting ou…

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What line cooks earn in Houston

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $14–$18 $29k–$37k
Mid level $17–$22 $35k–$45k
Senior $21–$27 $43k–$57k

Adjusted for the Houston 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

01 Prep Cook
02 Line Cook
03 Lead Line Cook
04 Sous Chef
05 Chef de Cuisine
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