Cook (44796)

M Crowd Restaurant Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interview on the Spot

Flexible Schedules

Competitive Pay

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Free Shirts or Chef Coats

Paid Training

Free Employee Meal

Dining Discounts

Job summary

M Crowd Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to efficiently prepare meat, fish, vegetables, soups, and other hot items at our Dallas location. You will portion ingredients, assist with plating, and ensure dishes meet brand standards and quality expectations.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, maintaining sanitary workstations, and collaborating with the team to deliver consistent meals in a fast-paced environment. Must be 18+, authorized to work in the U.S., and willing to learn.

Qualifications

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

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 other kitchen equipment.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Know and comply consistently with 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 portions 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

Skills

Cooking

Portioning

Garnishing

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mi Cocina Lake Highlands – Dallas, TX 75287

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Restaurant – Food Service

Summary of Cook Position

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 other kitchen equipment
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Know and comply consistently with 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 portions 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

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Some experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred, but willingness to learn mandatory 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

• Must keep the work environment safe and healthy, using mandatory safety measures
• Must wash and sanitize hands after removing trash, eating, drinking, using the bathroom, touching own face or hair, or handling food prep
• Must wear mandatory cut‑resistant gloves when using a knife for cutting food or prepping fruit and vegetables
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 40 lbs. or more
• Must tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, hot (kitchen) and cold (walk‑ins)

What We Offer

• 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
• Large 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.

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.