Cook - Lockhart Smokehouse

ENT1009ECIL; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockhart Smokehouse in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner, while maintaining sanitation and following recipes. You will work with a team to ensure quality, consistency, and efficient service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience on a fast-paced line, basic cooking knowledge, and strong communication. Night/weekend shifts and lifting up to 75 pounds are possible in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Good communication with cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities used for recipes, inventory, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Advise supervisor on low inventory items and assist in receiving and inventory.
• Restock items during shifts.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness per Health Board and company standards.
• Keep work area clean and organized; operate reach-ins and walk-ins.
• Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
• May assist with ware washing and other kitchen duties.
• Interact with guests occasionally to ensure quality service.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Communication skills

Reading & writing abilities

Mathematical skills

Alcohol awareness certification / food

Education

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

This is the third location, the family behind the iconic brand has deep roots in Texas and brings their Lockhart barbecue tradition to Texas Live!. Guests will experience Lockhart traditions such as Kreuz Market sausage, as well as other Texas standards including brisket, ribs and other meats smoked low and slow over Texas post oak. Lockhart Smokehouse also features great Texas brews on draft and specialty cocktails to go along with your Texas BBQ.

Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

• At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.