Cook (44412)

M Crowd Restaurant Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid training

Paid vacation

Free employee meal

Job summary

M Crowd Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to accurately prepare and plate meat, seafood, vegetables, soups, and other hot items. You will portion ingredients, prep before cooking, and assist with final plating while maintaining brand standards and consistent quality.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, operating kitchen equipment, keeping stations clean, and supporting the team during peak times. Prior experience and strong teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Some kitchen experience preferred, willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room staff.

Responsibilities

• Refer to Daily Prep List at start of shift for duties.
• Prepare meats, seafood, vegetables and other items for cooking using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and related equipment.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all plated dishes.
• Follow portion sizes, recipes, and kitchen policies; maintain clean, sanitary workstations.
• Prepare items for various cooking methods and garnish dishes per standards.
• Assist in closing the kitchen and supporting others as needed.
• Attend scheduled meetings and contribute improvement ideas.

Skills

Cooking & plating

Food safety & sanitation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

The Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot food items. This role includes portioning ingredients, preparing food products prior to cooking, assisting with final plate assembly, and ensuring each dish is plated and garnished according to brand standards. The position is essential in maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and flavor across all menu items.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Food Handlers Certification

Duties & Responsibilities

• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate all products in accordance with company standards.
• Assist in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed.
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chef, manager or director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in cooking, portioning, and preparing a variety of menu items.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to plate and garnish dishes to standard.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Team‑oriented and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Some experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred, but willingness to learn necessary skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Expected to keep work location a safe and healthy work environment.
• Utilize basic safety measures to keep the work environment safe and report any safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Can stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Can reach, bend, stoop, and lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, hot (kitchen) and cold (walk‑ins).

Safety & Sanitation Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize hands after removing trash, eating, drinking, using the bathroom, touching own face or hair, or handling food prep.
• Team members are required to use cut‑resistant gloves when using a knife for cutting food or prepping fruit and vegetables.

Benefits

• We interview on the Spot.
• Flexible schedules, full‑time or part‑time.
• Competitive pay & annual reviews with merit increase potential.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation.
• Health insurance.
• Free company‑provided shirts or chef coats.
• Paid training.
• Free employee meal during work.
• Generous dining discounts at company‑owned restaurants.
• Annual employee appreciation event.
• Career development.
• Fast track career path opportunities into management.
• Fun place to work with exceptional & diverse team members.
• An amazing company culture of Familia and Respect.
• Discounts on items like theme parks, movie theaters, live shows, etc.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

EEO Statement

M Crowd Restaurant Group is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer. Candidates are considered for employment with M Crowd Restaurant Group without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.