Cook III (Docent Steak)

Te Deseo; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Deseo in Dallas is seeking a Cook III who will work on dedicated kitchen stations, oversee product inventories, and ensure food preparation and quality meet outlet standards. The role focuses on maintaining sanitation, operating kitchen equipment safely, and complying with health regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing, cooking and storing foods, meeting quality and cleanliness standards, labeling and dating items, applying knife skills, assisting Cook II and Cook I as needed, and

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations.
• 2 years culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant, scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidate must exhibit basic sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires valid Food Handler Safety Training card.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time, push/pull up to 400 lbs. at a time; and handle heavy machinery such as pallet jacks, tuggers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and store foods on dedicated stations.
• Meet quality standards and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Assist Cook II and Cook I as needed in production execution.
• Label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Apply knife skills required for preparation.
• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties: return food items to storage, rotate stock, wrap/label/date items, and tidy storage areas.
• Maintain accurate inventories and inform management of restocking needs to prevent shortages.
• Notify chef on duty if tasks cannot be completed within shift time.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Culinary training

Job description

Description

Job Description:

TheCookIII works on dedicated stations within the kitchen, conducting product inventories and ensuring the preparation and quality to outlet standards. This position is responsible for food preparation and maintaining basic quality standards, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, and operation of kitchen equipment in accordance with state and local health and food safety regulations.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for preparing, cooking, and storing foods on dedicated stations.
• Meet quality standards, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Assist the Cook II and Cook I as needed in execution of production.
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
• Apply adept knife skills required for preparation.
• Must be able to breakdown workstation and complete closing duties which include but not limited to returning all food items to the proper storage areas, rotate all returned product, wrap, cover, label, and date all items being put away, straighten up and organize all storage areas, clean up and wipe down food prep area, reach-in and walk ins.
• Maintain accurate inventories while informing management of restocking needs to prevent product shortages.
• Notifies chef on duty prior to end of shift if unable to complete assigned task(s) within allotted time.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be able to communicate in English, read and follow recipes, and complete basic mathematical calculations. Second language is a plus.
• 2 years culinary experience in a similar role; preferably in a high volume, luxury hotel/restaurant, scratch-cooking environment.
• Candidate must exhibit basic sanitation and culinary knowledge and accurate knife skills.
• Requires the ability to work in an organized fashion and within a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure, be a logical thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and follow through in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required for this position at all times.
• Highschool diploma or G.E.D required.
• Culinary training degree is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Requires valid Food Handler Safety Training card.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time, push/pull up to 400 lbs. at a time; and handle heavy machinery such as pallet jacks, tuggers, etc.

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