Job Description
Job Description Nick The Greek is Hiring Line Cooks!
Join the Team Bringing Authentic Greek Street Food to Tyler!
Nick the Greek is coming to Tyler, and we're looking for hardworking, dependable Line Cooks / Back of House Team Members to join our opening team!
We're looking for people who can work with urgency, follow recipes and procedures, maintain a clean kitchen, and consistently produce high-quality food.
Our current opening timeline is mid-October, with training and work expected to begin in early October. This timeline is subject to change based on construction.
What You'll Do
As a Line Cook / Back of House Team Member, you'll help prepare and serve Nick the Greek's menu while maintaining our standards for quality, consistency, speed, cleanliness, and food safety.
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Prepare menu items according to Nick the Greek recipes, portions, and procedures.
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Work assigned stations on the cook line efficiently and accurately.
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Prepare meats, vegetables, sauces, sides, and other ingredients as assigned.
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Complete daily prep and stocking responsibilities.
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Maintain proper food temperatures, labeling, storage, and rotation.
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Follow FIFO and other food safety procedures.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
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Follow proper cooking, holding, cooling, and reheating procedures.
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Communicate with other line employees and Front of House team members to keep orders moving accurately and efficiently.
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Work with urgency during high-volume periods while maintaining food quality.
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Assist with dishes, cleaning, trash, restocking, and other kitchen responsibilities as needed.
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Complete assigned opening, shift-change, and closing duties.
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Follow all company, health department, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
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Help receive and properly store deliveries when assigned.
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Perform other restaurant duties as needed to support the team.
Qualifications
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Previous restaurant, kitchen, or line cook experience is preferred but not required.
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Ability and willingness to learn multiple kitchen stations.
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Dependable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
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Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and accuracy.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
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Ability to stand and move throughout the scheduled shift.
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Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Reliable transportation.
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Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
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Must meet all applicable age requirements for assigned job duties and equipment.
What We Offer
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Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
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Paid training.
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Flexible scheduling based on business needs and availability.
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Employee meal/discount benefits.
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Opportunities for additional hours and advancement.
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Opportunities to grow into Shift Lead, Head Cook, and Management positions.
We're looking for team members who take pride in their work, move with purpose, keep their stations clean, and understand that consistency matters on every order—not just when we're slow.
Apply today to join the opening team at Nick the Greek Tyler!