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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
Typical pay range
$40k
Median, full-time
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Line Cook - Part Time La Viva Tex Mex | 1201 West 43rd Street Join our vibrant team at La Viva Tex Mex, where we serve delicious Tex-Mex cuisine in a lively and energetic environment. As a Line Cook, you will play a cruc…
Join Our Team as a Line Cook at TOUT SUITE ! Are you passionate about creating delicious dishes and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment? We are looking for an experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team. If y…
costs in a sanitary and timely manner. ● Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment. ● Oversee line cooks, tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure recipes are appearance standards. ● Inventory…
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing meals as per our standard recipes while working closely with the Chef de Cuisine. Also assist in maintenance of par levels of savories with the proper rotation of products and m…
$18 per hour
Job Overview Position Summary The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to recipes and presentation standards while maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization. The id…
About the Role We are seeking dedicated Line Cooks with a passion for cooking and a high commitment to quality. You will be essential in preparing fresh, high-quality menu items, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuri…
and a strong work ethic. If this individual is you, please apply. Bludorn is located at 807 Taft Street, in Houston's 4th Ward. Line cooks are a crucial part of restaurant operations at Bludorn who prepare, cook, and pla…
ethic. If this individual is you, please apply. Navy Blue Restaurant is located at 2445 Times BLVD in Houston's Rice Village. Line cooks are a crucial part of restaurant operations at Navy Blue, who prepare, cook, and pl…
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…
Position Summary The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes and standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workstation. This role is essential to deli…
Adair Kitchen – Line Cook (San Felipe 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 out consistent…
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What line cooks earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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
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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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