Beginner Cook

PERG online; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OKC Tap House is seeking an Expeditor (Expo) to bridge kitchen and service, ensuring dishes arrive hot, fresh, and well-presented. You will help maintain accuracy and speed during game days and weekends, coordinating with cooks and servers to handle requests and dietary modifications.

The role rewards a proactive, detail-oriented candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can adapt to last-minute changes while upholding food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as an expo, line cook, food runner, or similar kitchen support role.
• Strong multitasking and communication abilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Organizational skills to keep expo line clean and efficient.
• Ability to work during peak times and major sporting events.
• Must lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between kitchen and service staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
• Inspect each dish for quality, garnish, and plating before leaving the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and organized expo line throughout the shift.
• Stock all to-go items, condiments, and garnishes used on the line by staff.
• Prepare and refill house-made sauces and other prep items as needed.
• Assist in preparing desserts and other plated items.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Lifts 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

Beginner Cook 3 I Tap House

As an Expeditor (Expo) at OKC Tap House, you'll be the essential bridge between our kitchen and service teams. You’ll ensure that every dish is served hot, fresh, and flawlessly presented—especially during the high energy of game days and weekends. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, takes pride in attention to detail, and enjoys keeping things organized and running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between kitchen and service staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery
• Inspect each dish for quality, consistency, correct garnish, and plating before leaving the kitchen
• Maintain a clean and organized expo line throughout the shift
• Stock all Togo items, condiments, and garnishes used on the line and by service staff (ranch, ketchup, pickles, etc.)
• Prepare and refill house-made BBQ sauces, parmesan cheese, red pepper shakers, and other items as part of weekly prep duties
• Assist in the preparation of all plated desserts.
• Communicate effectively with cooks and servers to handle special requests, dietary modifications, or delays
• Adapt to last-minute changes and assist with additional back-of-house or front-of-house tasks as needed
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are always followed

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an expo, line cook, food runner, or similar kitchen support role
• Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment—especially during peak times and major sporting events
• A proactive attitude and willingness to step in wherever needed
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight (50 lbs).
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Flexible scheduling to include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have an unexpired Food Handlers’ certification.