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Position range in McLennan County $23k - $31k Per Year Cook

L&L Hawaiian

Occupation:

Cooks, Restaurant

Location:

Waco, TX - 76701

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/25/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/28/2026

Expires:

10/25/2026

Job #: 17073303

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Experience

1 Month(s) Age

18 and up Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Help for . Aloha! L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Downtown Waco is hiring a Grill Cook to join our small, close-knit team. We serve fresh Hawaiian comfort food and take real pride in what we put out. Our food is prepared from scratch, cooked fresh to order, and held to high standards for quality, consistency, portions, and presentation. Were looking for someone who enjoys cooking, cares about the food they serve, and wants to be part of a growing business. Were a small team, so the job isnt limited to one station. You may be on the grill one minute and helping with plating, prep, stocking, or cleaning the next. We need people who can switch gears, communicate well, and stay focused when the orders start coming in. If you like moving fast, staying sharp under pressure, and being part of a team that expects great food even when its busy, youll probably enjoy it here. We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves and have some fun while doing it. Around here, theres a lot of joking, laughing, and personality in the kitchen, but we still take the work seriously. We move fast, help each other out, and care about putting out food were proud of. Aloha is at the center of how we treat each other and our guests.

Our motto is:

Spread Love & Aloha. Respect Each Other. Be Kind. Prioritize Helping. Always Give Your Best. Learn & Grow Daily. Chase Perfection. Learn more about us at @lnlbbq.waco on Instagram & Facebook. This is a good fit for someone who wants to build real kitchen skills and keep getting better. Team members who are reliable, take initiative, and perform well can earn more responsibility, higher pay, and opportunities to move into leadership roles.

What youll do:

Cook L&L dishes using the flat top grill, fryer, stovetop, and other kitchen equipment

Learn and follow our recipes, portions, cooking methods, and plating standards

Pay attention to quality, timing, temperature, portions, and presentation

Move with purpose and stay organized during busy periods

Communicate with the team to keep orders accurate and moving

Keep your station clean, stocked, and ready

Help with prep, dishes, cleaning, inventory, and other areas when needed

Follow food safety and sanitation standards

Take feedback, keep learning, and improve your skills over time Who you are: You enjoy cooking and care about the food you serve

You notice details and speak up when something isnt right

You can move fast without sacrificing quality

You stay focused and organized when it gets busy

You communicate well and work well with a team

You work hard and dont mind cleaning, prepping, doing dishes, or jumping in where needed

You show up on time and your team can count on you

Youre open to feedback and want to keep getting better

Youre at least 18 years old and able to stand for long periods, work around heat, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 lbs

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, especially grilling, knife skills, bulk prep, meat prep, or cooking from scratch What we offer: Competitive pay + shared tips

Free meal every shift

Paid training and uniforms

Flexible scheduling

A small team where your work actually matters

Opportunities to build your kitchen skills, take on more responsibility, and earn more over time

Opportunities to grow into Shift Lead and other leadership roles

Employee discounts and referral programs

If you enjoy cooking, like the energy of a busy kitchen, and care about putting out good food, wed love to meet you.