Gastro-Pub Cook: Craft Elevated Dishes in Busy Kitchen

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular entertainment venue in Texas is seeking a Cook to join their team. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking orders while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Applicants should have at least one year of kitchen experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Culinary certification is preferred, but not mandatory. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals to thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience of cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cooking, following recipes, and portion control.
• Alcohol awareness certification or food service permit required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Time management

Education

Culinary certification preferred

Job description

Miller Tavern & Beer Garden offers an unparalleled beer and dining experience for sports fans and visitors to Texas Live!. Guests can enjoy elevated gastro-pub fare with a twist, presented with the opportunity to pair with world-class beers. Featured menu items include Cherry-Glazed Bourbon Bacon, Pimento Cheese Red Potato Skins and Miller’s Fried Chicken with Bacon and Jalapeno Corn Fritters. The venue also features lighter options including Tavern Bowls – perfectly grilled chicken or salmon over citrus-infused quinoa, brown rice, wheat berries, fresh roasted season vegetables and balsamic drizzle.

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.