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Cafe Express
Cafe Express Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
We are looking for an experienced Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
  • Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
  • Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
  • Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism


Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a restaurant cook preferred
  • ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs
  • Ability to work standing for 8 hours


Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive Pay
  • Quality of Life/Flexible Schedules
  • Advancement Opportunities – Performance-driven & merit based, not tenure based
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • No late nights – All restaurant close by 10pm everyday
  • FREE Meal Policy


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