Line Cook (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education for culinary &Wine

Daily shift meals

Performance-based culture (promotions)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

401k with matching

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab is seeking a Fine Dining Line Cook in Houston. The role requires a minimum of five years of culinary experience and experience cooking in high-volume environments. You will follow recipes and systems with professionalism and contribute to a team-focused kitchen.

Experience in fine dining kitchens is preferred. Benefits include meals, insurance options, and a collaborative, performance-driven culture with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of culinary experience in high-volume environments.
• Ability to follow recipes and systems with professionalism.
• Experience in fine dining kitchens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check with Chef for daily specials.
• Prepare lunch/dinner items with proper prep and quality.
• Stock station and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Maintain product quality per spec sheets.
• Rotate perishable items properly.
• Follow opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain professional appearance and teamwork.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Culinary schooling preferred

Tools

Sanitation procedures

Job description

Who We Are

Since Opening Our Doors In 1992, We Have Dedicated Ourselves To Creating Exhilarating Moments And Enduring Memories. To Do So, We Bring Our Core Values To Your Table Every Day

Job Details

We are currently seeking Fine Dining Line Cook candidates who will dedicate themselves to this purpose in joining our exceptional team of culinary professionals. Successful candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years’ previous culinary experience and experience in preparing culinary products and cooking in high-volume environments. In addition to this, successful candidates must possess the ability to follow all recipes and systems and have a proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment. Experience working in fine dining kitchens is preferred.

Why Us

At Truluck’s, we make choices that honor the plate, the palate, and the planet. We practice TRU Sustainability, by maintaining an unwavering commitment to serving the highest-quality sustainable seafood. We will never serve endangered, overfished species, and we always follow Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by our team of professional crabbers, and our produce is sourced from local growers whenever possible.

Benefits

• Continued Education for Culinary & Wine Knowledge
• Daily Shift Meals
• Performance-Based Culture (promotions & pay)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedule
• 401k with matching (After a year of full-time employment)

Compensation

$16.00-$24.00/hour (Rate is based on experience)

Required Training, Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent helpful but not required. Former culinary schooling preferred. Minimum two years’ experiencein a similar capacity. Must be able to stand for 9 hours. Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds. Ability to perform all job functions while wearing the specified uniform, including proper footwear. Clear and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for all menu of the day specials.
• Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
• Stock food products and equipment needed for the station. Clean, set and prepare service area prior to service to ensure that the station is equipped for service.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per spec sheets.
• Maintains good cleaning habits throughout the area of assignment, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Rotate all perishable products properly.
• Follow all opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Passes all Unit and departmental tests with 90% grade or greater.
• Always maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Work with “Teamwork” always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.