BOH Catering Team in Houston, Texas at Goode Company Restaurants

Goode Company Catering & Events is looking for experienced and motivated Grill Cooks, Fry Cooks, and Prep Cooks to join our growing culinary team.

Whether you're working the grill, managing the fry station, or preparing ingredients for large-scale events, you'll play a key role in delivering the quality food that Goode Company is known for. This position is ideal for kitchen professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with a team, and take pride in producing great food consistently.

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Goode Company recipes and specifications.
• Operate grill, fryer, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain proper cooking temperatures, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Manage ticket flow and production needs during peak periods.
• Monitor product quality and ensure consistency throughout service.

• Prepare meats, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients for daily production.
• Perform knife work, portioning, marinating, seasoning, and recipe preparation.
• Assist with food packaging and event production needs.
• Label, date, and properly store products following food safety standards.
• Support production for large-scale catering events and special functions.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Assist with inventory rotation and kitchen organization.
• Work closely with chefs and kitchen leadership to meet production goals.
• Support event and catering food production as needed.

• Previous experience as a Grill Cook, Fry Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Banquet Cook, or Catering Cook preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to learn.
• Texas Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain.

• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available based on business needs.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment.

• Medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year (part-time eligible)
• Access to wellness resources and support services
• Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours
• Employee food discounts
• Weekly payroll

If you enjoy working the line, preparing quality food, and being part of a hardworking kitchen team, we'd love to talk with you.

Goode Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.