Line Cook (Fine Dining-Arboretum)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 FT

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab is seeking a Fine Dining Line Cook in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years’ culinary experience in high-volume environments, follows recipes and systems, and demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Hourly compensation ranges from $16.00 to $22.00, based on experience, with benefits including education, meals, health and dental coverage, and 401k matching after one year of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to stand for 9 hours.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Passes all Unit and departmental tests with a 90% grade or greater.
• Always maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent is helpful but not required.
• Former culinary schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for all menu of the day specials.
• Prepare lunch/dinner menu items, manage amount of prep, ensure product quality, and maintain cleanliness of area.
• Stock food products and equipment needed for the station. Clean, set, and prepare the service area prior to service to ensure it is equipped for service.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per spec sheets.
• Maintain 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 checklist.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Work with teamwork always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary schooling preferred

Job description

Overview

Who We Are Since Opening Our Doors in 1992, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. To do so, we bring our core values to your table every day.

Culinary Values Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy are what make Truluck’s remarkable.

We are here to make good things happen for other people.

At Truluck’s, we practice TRU Sustainability, committing to serving high-quality sustainable seafood, never serving endangered or overfished species, and following 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.

Position Summary

Fine Dining Line Cook – Our line cooks play a vital role in delivering our core values. Successful candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years’ previous culinary experience in preparing culinary products and cooking in high-volume environments. They must follow all recipes and systems, and have a proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Compensation

$16.00-$22.00 per hour (rate based on experience).

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)

Training, Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is helpful but not required. Former culinary schooling preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in 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.
• Passes all Unit and departmental tests with a 90% grade or greater.
• Always maintain a clean and professional appearance.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for all menu of the day specials.
• Prepare lunch/dinner menu items, manage amount of prep, ensure product quality, and maintain cleanliness of area.
• Stock food products and equipment needed for the station. Clean, set, and prepare the service area prior to service to ensure it is equipped for service.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of product served as per spec sheets.
• Maintain 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 checklist.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Work with teamwork always in mind.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.