Cook

ALIFE HOSPITALITY GROUP • Houston, TX • 5h ago

Job Summary

ALIFE Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food safety requirements. This role is responsible for ingredient prep, cooking hot and cold items, maintaining workstation readiness, monitoring food quality, and following sanitation, storage, FIFO, and HACCP procedures. The ideal candidate has prior restaurant experience, works well in a fast-paced kitchen, and has open availability to support business needs.

Compensation

$16.00-$20.00 per hour

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

Clear hourly pay

Strong fit for candidates with prior restaurant kitchen experience

Hands-on role in a fast-paced culinary environment

Opportunity to work across prep, line, sanitation, and food quality functions

Good fit for candidates who value consistency, teamwork, and kitchen execution

Key Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, washing, peeling, and storing food items

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklists

Prepare cold foods such as salads, sandwiches, condiments, and dressings

Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers safely and correctly

Check food for proper temperature, doneness, quality, and presentation before service

Monitor food quality throughout prep and service using established standards

Set up and break down workstations with proper mise en place, tools, equipment, and supplies

Follow HACCP, FIFO, labeling, storage, and cold-chain procedures

Help control food waste through proper portioning and production practices

Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment

Monitor appliance and food temperatures and report maintenance concerns promptly

Follow company safety, sanitation, appearance, and workplace conduct standards

Support team operations and assist during busy periods as needed

Required Qualifications

Must-Haves

Prior restaurant experience required

At least 1 year of recent cook or related kitchen experience

Ability to prepare food according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Open availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift

Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, and lift/move up to 25 pounds without assistance

Food handler certification required

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience in high-volume restaurant, hospitality, hotel, or banquet operations

Familiarity with HACCP, FIFO, food labeling, and temperature logs

Experience preparing both hot and cold food items

Strong teamwork, dependability, and attention to quality

Work Environment / Schedule

This is a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment. The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movement throughout the shift. Team members work around hot surfaces, sharp tools, kitchen equipment, and wet floors and must maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards at all times. Open availability is required and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has prior restaurant experience and is comfortable working in a high-volume kitchen where consistency, urgency, and teamwork matter. This person follows recipes and food safety procedures closely, communicates well with chefs and coworkers, stays organized during busy periods, and takes pride in food quality, cleanliness, and reliable execution.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a WorkInTexas resume online or uploaded resume, completing a WorkInTexas application online, or emailing their resume directly to the hiring manager for the specific ALIFE location. Applications will be reviewed based on qualifications, availability, and overall fit for the role. Selected candidates will be contacted directly regarding next steps in the interview process.