Line Cook Jobs in Houston, TX
DishwasherHero+ connects line cooks in Houston with restaurant, hotel, and catering shifts — as a W-2 employee with weekly pay, workers' compensation, and full employment protections. Rates: $16–$21/hr. Serving Downtown, Montrose, the Galleria, Midtown. Houston's energy sector and Medical Center drive steady kitchen staffing demand year-round.
What Line Cooks Do
Cook and plate dishes to order at a station in a busy commercial kitchen. Execute recipes consistently during high-volume service.
- Cook and plate dishes to order at your assigned station
- Maintain station cleanliness and mise en place throughout service
- Follow recipes and plating standards consistently
- Communicate with the expo and other line cooks during service
- Assist with prep work before and after service
Why Work Line Cook Shifts Through DishwasherHero+?
W-2 Employment
Texas employment standards compliance. Taxes withheld, workers' comp included — not 1099.
Weekly Pay
$16–$21/hr, deposited directly to your account every week.
Flexible Shifts
Browse available line cook shifts in Downtown and beyond — work when you want.
Multiple Venues in Houston
Work across restaurants, hotels, and catering companies in Downtown, Montrose, the Galleria, Midtown.
Line Cook Shifts by Neighborhood in Houston
Jump to line cook shifts in your area of Houston. Select a neighborhood to filter the shift preview below — or view all shifts across Downtown, Montrose, the Galleria, Midtown.
Downtown
Line Cook shifts in Downtown — $16–$21/hr, weekly pay.
Montrose
Line Cook shifts in Montrose — $16–$21/hr, weekly pay.
the Galleria
Line Cook shifts in the Galleria — $16–$21/hr, weekly pay.
Midtown
Line Cook shifts in Midtown — $16–$21/hr, weekly pay.
Line Cook Jobs in Houston — FAQs
Are line cook jobs in Houston W-2 or 1099?
All line cook positions through DishwasherHero+ in Houston are W-2 employment. That means payroll taxes are withheld, workers' compensation is covered, and you have full employment protections under Texas employment standards compliance.
How much do line cooks make in Houston?
Line Cooks through DishwasherHero+ in Houston earn $16–$21 per hour as W-2 employees. Pay is deposited weekly directly to your account.
What neighborhoods in Houston can I work in?
DishwasherHero+ covers Downtown, Montrose, the Galleria, Midtown and the broader Houston area. Available shifts depend on restaurant demand — you can browse shifts in your preferred area and accept the ones that fit your schedule.
Do I need experience to get line cook jobs in Houston?
Minimum 1 year commercial kitchen experience required. Once you're approved, you can browse available line cook shifts in Houston and start working within days.
How do I apply for line cook jobs in Houston?
Sign up in under 5 minutes at dishwasherhero.com, complete a quick background check, and start browsing available line cook shifts in Houston. No resume or interview required.
How does scheduling work for line cook shifts in Houston?
You choose the shifts you want. Open line cook shifts across Downtown, Montrose, the Galleria and the rest of Houston are posted with the venue, start time, and hours before you accept. There is no minimum weekly commitment, and you can work as little or as often as your schedule allows.
When do line cooks get paid in Houston?
Pay is issued weekly by direct deposit for every confirmed line cook shift worked in Houston, with taxes withheld as a W-2 employee. Rates run $16–$21 per hour depending on venue and shift.
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