Back Of House

Job Description

Job Description

Back of House (BOH) Team Member — Houston TX Hot Chicken

Pay : $14–$18 / hour (location-based) + potential tip share where applicable

Roles Covered : Line Cook

• Fry / Grill
• Prep
• Assembler

Type : Part-time or Full-time

Location : Multiple HHC restaurants

Who We Are

Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is a fast-growing, premium hot-chicken brand obsessed with speed, quality, and consistency . We’re building the leader in the chicken QSR space —and we do it by executing flawless food, fast, every single shift.

Why This Role Matters

Our kitchen is the engine of HHC. High-performing BOH teammates protect our standards, beat ticket times , and deliver food that makes 5-star reviews possible. Your accuracy and pace turn orders into wow moments—and fuel our growth.

What You’ll Do

Cook Fast. Cook Right.

Hit and maintain target cook / hold times and station par levels

Master fryers, grills, and hot-holding standards; avoid re-fires

Follow build charts to spec— portioning, saucing, and plating for consistency

Own Quality & Food Safety

Verify doneness and temps; log critical controls (HACCP, FIFO, date labels)

Keep stations clean, organized, and audit-ready mid-rush

Communicate 86s, delays, and modifications to Expo / FOH before they impact guests

Prep Like a Pro

Batch prep to targets with minimal waste; rotate and label everything

Break down and set up stations quickly; restock proactively between waves

Support teammates—jump where needed to keep the line moving

What Great Looks Like (KPIs)

Speed : Ticket times at / under target; quick recovery after spikes

Accuracy : Zero missing items; re-fires under threshold

Quality : Spec adherence, build integrity, temperature compliance

Waste / Cost : Yield targets met; correct portion control

Readiness : Cleanliness & line checks passed; station set before doors open

You Are

Pace-driven —calm, fast, and precise in high volume

Detail-obsessed —recipes, builds, and temps are non-negotiable

Team-first —clear comms with Expo / FOH; you call out and you back up

Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable with hot equipment

Preferred : High-volume QSR / fast casual experience; familiarity with line checks, prep lists, and digital temp logging

What You Get

Competitive hourly pay $14–$18 (location-based) + potential tip share

Growth path (Trainer → BOH Lead → Sous / Assistant Kitchen Manager → Kitchen Manager)

Meal perks, flexible scheduling, performance-driven culture

Training on HHC speed systems , food safety, and consistency standards

How We Win (Our Kitchen Playbook)

Set the pace : Stations stocked, tools ready, timers on

Cook to spec : Recipe + build charts = no surprises at Expo

Talk early : Call backs / 86s before they become guest issues

Finish strong : Clean as you go; reset for the next wave

Equal Opportunity

HHC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Ready to Lead the Heat—From the Line?

Apply with your résumé and availability. Tell us about a time you beat the rush without sacrificing quality.

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