Cook - Sports & Social Arlington

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment in Arlington, Texas is seeking a Cook to manage food preparation in a fast-paced kitchen. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, cooking orders efficiently, and ensuring inventory is managed properly. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar role, with preferred culinary certification. Strong communication and basic cooking skills are essential. The position may require night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience cooking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Must demonstrate basic cooking knowledge and recipes.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid food handler card may be required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food preparation

Communication skills

Basic cooking knowledge

Mathematical skills

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

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; assist 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.
• Report 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 one year of experience cooking on a fast‑paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Communication skills are used frequently when interacting with other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when preparing meals from a recipe, assisting in scheduling kitchen staff, or 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:

• Carry or lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Stand up and move about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handle food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel.