Restaurant cook

Are you passionate about food and providing consumers with an unforgettable dining experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity at our busy restaurant to be our next line cook.

We require an experienced cook who is familiar with a wide range of cooking techniques, including poaching, braising, roasting, charbroiling, sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking.

You must ensure that every order is cooked properly according to our standard recipes and that it fully satisfies our guests' demands and requests.

Our ideal candidate has outstanding time management skills as well as a team-first mindset to effectively assist other kitchen personnel and keep our operation running smoothly and efficiently.

Apply today if this sounds like a fantastic opportunity to advance your culinary career! Compensation :

$16 - $20 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Ensure that all interactions with visitors, vendors and colleagues are conducted in a professional and friendly manner
• Grill, broil or saute menu items according to standard recipes and presentation specifications
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Establish a system of food stations and stock them with all of the necessary ingredients for the shift
• Portion and preparation of food items, including fish, beef, chicken, pork, etc., as prescribed by company specifications
• Preparation of sauces and / or garnishes as required by company specifications related to the specific menu item
• Performs related work as assigned and as circumstance requires
• Be able to interact with vendors and customers when needed
• Set up food stations and prepare the needed items for service
• Keep all workstations, counters, equipment, and other kitchen areas clean and sanitary according to health and safety guidelines
• Guarantee that food quality is adhered to, properly stored food and items while meeting waste control requirements
• Follow established recipes and prepare foods to presentation standards

Qualifications :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and other team members
• We prefer some experience working in the food service industry
• Ability to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED certification

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Possess strong work ethic
• Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for patrons
• Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure

Education and Experience :

• Experience in food preparation work is preferred
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred
• Must meet the minimum age requirement as prescribed by law
• Possess or willing to obtain a valid Food Handler Certificate

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of standing and preparing and cooking food
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

About Company

Uptown Blanco Arts & Entertainment, Ltd. is always looking for new members to join our team who have a passion for what they do and strive to be exceptional, whether it's in the kitchen or offering hospitality elsewhere.

We are a venue that stays busy within normal dining hours but also hosts special events. We look forward to expanding our services to the Texas hill country.

Uptown Blanco offers a great work environment, competitive pay, health, dental, and vision benefits. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Last updated : 2024-11-21

Salary : $16 - $20