Cook

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Houston, TX, with pay of $10–$13 per hour. Smashburger’s kitchen team prepares the food behind its guest experience. The Cook prepares menu items to recipe standards while maintaining food quality, accuracy, efficiency, cleanliness, and food safety. The role also supports kitchen teammates and assists in the dining area as needed to keep restaurant operations running smoothly.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe standards
• ensure food quality, accuracy, and efficiency
• work with teammates in a fast-paced kitchen
• maintain cleanliness and food safety standards
• operate grills, fryers, knives, and other kitchen equipment
• follow prep, stocking, and closing systems
• support team members and assist in the dining area as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

houston tx

smashburger

food preparation

kitchen operations

food safety

recipe standards

customer experience

full-time

$10–$13/hour

tip share

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip share up to $2 per hour
• 50% off meals
• flexible schedules
• referral bonuses
• medical, dental, and vision coverage and paid time off based on eligibility
• 401(k) match for employees age 21 and older
• free uniform and hat.

Why this role

No experience required; training provided. Must be at least 16 years old and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

About the employer

Smashburger 1008 Kirby is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.