Line & Prep Cook
Full Time • Corporate - Houston
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Company Overview
Culinary Khancepts is a multi-concept restaurant group that includes renowned establishments such as State Fare Kitchen & Bar, Liberty Kitchen Oysterette, The Audrey & Reel Luxury Cinema, Leo's, River Oaks Theater, Mayahuel, and Star Cinema Grill. We are committed to featuring fresh, made-from-scratch plates with an elegant presentation. We absolutely love taking care of our guests and believe in creating an unforgettable experience through unmatched hospitality, the highest quality food & beverages, and flawless presentation. Our goal is not just to meet but to exceed every guest's expectation, ensuring that every team member, regardless of their role, contributes to guest care and goes above and beyond in their service.
Job Summary
A line cook position at Mayahuel is more than a role—it's an opportunity to excel in a thriving culinary environment. This position involves plating dishes and completing a range of food preparation tasks from basic to advanced. Main duties include preparing and cooking food at specific stations, maintaining cleanliness in prep areas, and ensuring the kitchen is well-stocked. You'll not only master modern Mexican culinary recipes and techniques but also engage directly with our guests, enhancing their dining experience with your knowledge and enthusiasm about our menu. This role involves plating dishes, food preparation, and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
- Prepare food for service, such as chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces.
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Answer, report, and follow instructions from the chef or sous chef.
- Clean up station and manage leftover food.
- Prepare a family meal once a week with team members.
- Stock inventory appropriately and maintain records for own station.
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Uphold a comprehensive approach to guest care, demonstrating a proactive attitude in ensuring guest satisfaction across all interactions.
Qualifications
- Capable of handling fine dining shifts efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Experienced and diverse palate.
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
- Familiarity with industry’s best practices.
- Certified in Food Safety.
- Strong multi-tasking ability.
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Pay.
- Flexible Schedules.
- Growth Opportunities.
- Pharmacy Discounts.
- Restaurant Discounts.
- Free movies at Star Cinema Grill
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success.
Culinary Khancepts is a Houston, TX based hospitality organization founded in 2016 and is comprised of the following concepts:
Star Cinema Grill, a dine-in-theater concept that offers our guests first run film releases, an extensive menu, and a full-service bar with a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar, a full-service restaurant that offers a unique menu with local favorites that are as bold and diverse as the state of Texas.
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, a full-service restaurant that is one of Houston’s hidden gems offering the freshest coastal ingredients along with Texas beef, sushi and freshly made pastas.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar / Reel Luxury Cinemas, a stylish modern restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. sharing space with a one-of-a-kind luxury, dine-in movie theater.
The Audrey Restaurant & Bar: Instagram | Facebook
Reel Luxury Cinemas: Instagram | Facebook
Leo’s River Oaks Restaurant / The River Oaks Theater – Coming Soon!
Leo's River Oaks Restaurant Facebook
The River Oaks Theater Instagram | Facebook
Hollywood Palms Cinema, The best theater in the Chicago area!
Our goal is "To provide every guest with an unforgettable dining experience through unmatched hospitality and the highest quality food and beverages.”
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Growth Opportunities
At Culinary Khancepts, we strive to provide a dynamic and rewarding place to work and recognize our Team Members are our most valuable ingredient. We believe that everyone contributes directly to the company’s growth and success. As a rapidly growing organization, we are always looking for Team Members who have a passion for what we do and want to grow along with us!
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, short tern disability, life insurance, industry-Leading paid time off, pet insurance and 401k (coming soon!) are available to our salaried Leadership Team Members as well as full-time Hourly Team Members.
20% off prescriptions, prescription deliveries as well as virtual doctor’s visits through our company owned and operated River Oaks Pharmacy.
Perks
FREE MOVIES! (All you can watch for you and three friends or family members) at any of our dine-in theater concepts.
Complementary and discounted food and beverage items.
Performance-Based Financial Rewards for salaried Leadership Team Members and hourly Team Members
Discounts to literally hundreds of goods and services through our discount portal for all team members