What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Room Line Cook position at Makeready LLC?
The Greenleigh River Oaks - Opening Summer 2026
In a world where natural beauty meets big-city sensibilities, The Greenleigh invites sophisticated travelers and locals to escape to an urban oasis flavored by unexpected creativity. With a coveted location neighboring the charms of River Oaks, and the culture of Uptown's energy, The Greenleigh is the one place that truly celebrates, and elevates, the unexpected nature of Houston.
At The Greenleigh, our culinary experiences are rooted in creativity, quality, and thoughtful execution. The Trade Room Line Cook plays a key role in bringing the restaurant’s concept to life—preparing and executing dishes with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.
This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food experiences.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards
- Execute food production in a timely manner during service periods
- Maintain consistency in quality, portioning, and plating of all dishes
- Set up and maintain assigned workstation with proper mise en place
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment
- Assist with prep work, inventory organization, and storage as needed
- Communicate effectively with kitchen team members to ensure smooth service
- Perform quality checks on dishes before they are served
- Support team members and contribute to a positive kitchen environment
- Prior experience as a Line Cook, preferably in a high-volume or upscale restaurant
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standard
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to follow recipes and execute consistently
- Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and work for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
- Ability to safely use kitchen equipment, tools, and knives
Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.