Banquet Cook - Events/Catering

The Village Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at Village experiences

Membership to The Village Country Club

Health benefits and 401k

Job summary

A prominent residential community in Dallas is seeking a Line Cook to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will prepare high-quality meals according to established recipes, ensuring food quality and portion control in a dynamic kitchen environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, reporting shortages, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates with a culinary arts background and experience in similar roles are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2+ years experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistently high quality of food preparations.
• Set up and maintain station throughout service.
• Clean and sanitize according to health regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in Culinary Arts or related field

ServSafe certification

Job description

What makes The Village so special has always been the people who live and work here. Together, our team has helped build a community like no other with exciting opportunities at every turn. Have big dreams? So do we. We have made it our mission to invest in our people and help grow talent, wherever your goals might take you.

From servers and landscaping pros to maintenance and administration experts, we’re always looking for friendly faces to fill our venues with. People who love people, people who love nature, people who support and inspire other people—these are the true experts who make The Village who we are today.

To show our appreciation to our awesome team, we offer job perks that are truly unparalleled. Score your dream job, along with exclusive discounts at all of our Village experiences, a membership to The Village Country Club and its restaurant and pools, as well as The Village Fit, our 32,000 square foot fitness center, to add the cherry on top! 401k and medical benefits… We’ve got that too!

If working in a fun place full of opportunity and energy among other people who love what they do sounds like your perfect gig, then explore the open positions below. Your future starts here.

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Id: 481

# of Openings: 1

At The Village Dallas, we want to hire and nurture positively motivated, enthusiastic people in the best way to serve our residents and achieve our goals- and trust us, we have BIG goals! The Village Dallas is a 307 acre residential apartment community with a mixed‑use lifestyle project stocked full of good food, fun entertainment, and awesome people. Ready to love where you work? Let’s get started!

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of our culinary team, a Cook is responsible for the epicurean delight of our guests. Cooks are fun and professional individuals who excel in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, chef‑driven kitchen. We are on the hunt for an experienced Line Cook to join our talented team and help prepare meals according to our standard recipes. In this position, your principal goal will be to prepare high‑quality meals that meet the chef’s exact specifications. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and multi‑tasking skills. Ultimately, you will play an essential role in contributing to our guest satisfaction and restaurant growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all food prepared is of consistently high quality and that portions are consistently controlled. Food tickets are complete and out in a timely manner.
• Report to work in uniform at posted schedule times.
• Set up/​prep station before service, maintain throughout service, and break down station according to kitchen standards daily.
• Covers, dates, and neatly stores all meats, poultry, seafood, and other food items.
• Cleans and sanitizes according to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Notify leaders in advance of all expected shortages.
• Ensure that workstation and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Maintain neat, professional appearance and observe personal cleanliness rules at all times.
• Keep par stocks at proper levels. Increase or decrease production as necessary.
• Inform management of any problems concerning food quality or production control.
• Attend all kitchen employee meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• ServSafe certified.
• A minimum of 2+ years experience in a similar role.
• In‑depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.
• Team oriented.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for multi‑tasking.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Village Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace comfortable for all types of people to work and grow without regard to gender, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.