Job Description
Job Description
Ema Austin is opening late Fall 2025 : We are hiring people to join our team as LINE COOKS!
If you are interested in multiple positions you only need to complete one application!
Open Interviews will begin on November 4th :
- When : Monday - Friday from 10AM - 4PM
- Where : Ema Austin - 3120 Palm Way Suite 170 Austin, TX 78758
Upon completing your application :
What's next? You will receive an email that invites you to schedule an interview. Please choose the date and time that works best for youWhat if I am interested in more than one job title? You only need to complete ONE application.How many interviews should I schedule? Please schedule ONLY ONE interview date and time. We encourage you to discuss all the positions you are interested in during your initial interviewIf you need to reschedule your interview time : No problem! Just send a message to the team to request a new date and time.A Few of Our Line Cook Benefits :
Restaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & WellnessPaid Vacation for Qualifying EmployeesBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner Benefits401(k)Coming soon to Austin, Texas at The Domain - NORTHSIDE in fall 2025! Ēma, meaning “mother” in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant featuring Chef Partner CJ Jacobson's lighter-style of California cooking. With its sister restaurant, Aba, located on South Congress, Ema aims to transport diners to a sun-drenched summer day in the Mediterranean year-round with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.
Essential Functions
Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and / or special requestsAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knivesAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionMultitask calmly and effectively under pressureWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and / or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and / or lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and Duties
Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levelsMaintain food safety and quality standardsAbility to read a thermometer correctly and efficientlyCommunicate any food delays or issues to CoordinatorMaintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantityAccurately account for all items coming out of the stationUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders / restrictionsComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed