Line Cook (Fine Dining-Dallas)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Education

Daily Shift Meals

Performance-Based Culture

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab is seeking a Fine Dining Line Cook with at least five years of experience in high-volume kitchens. The role requires adhering to recipes, maintaining professionalism, and showing strong teamwork to support daily service for lunch and dinner.

The job emphasizes standing for long hours, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working within a polished uniform. Benefits include health-related coverage, paid time off, and a family-friendly schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years culinary experience in high-volume environments.
• Proficient in following recipes and standards.
• Former culinary schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check with Chef/Sous Chef for daily specials.
• Prepare lunch/dinner items per menu and quality standards.
• Stock needed foods and equipment; keep station clean and ready.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ensure quality of products per spec sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness across all equipment and surfaces.
• Rotate perishable products properly.
• Follow opening/closing checklists.
• Maintain professional appearance and teamwork.
• Complete unit and department tests with ≥90%.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Recipe Following

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Us

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.

Our line cooks play a vital role in delivering these core values. Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy are what make Truluck’s exceptional.

Position: Fine Dining Line Cook

Minimum of five years culinary experience in high-volume environments, proficient in following recipes, and a proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Required training/education: High school diploma or equivalent (helpful but not required). Former culinary schooling preferred.

Must be able to stand for 9 hours, lift at least 40 pounds, perform all job functions while wearing specified uniform, and maintain clear and professional communication skills.

Compensation

$18.00-$22.00/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
• 401(k) with matching (after a year of full-time employment)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Pass 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.