Prep Cook (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 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

401k with matching

Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab in Dallas, TX is seeking a Professional Fine Dining Prep Cook. The role requires a minimum of three years’ culinary experience, ability to prepare culinary products, and work in a high-volume environment with strict recipe follow-through.

The ideal candidate follows all recipes and systems with professionalism, accountability, and teamwork, and can stand for long shifts, lifting up to 40 pounds. Health benefits and a supportive kitchen culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of culinary experience in a similar role.
• Ability to follow recipes and systems.
• Ability to stand for 9 hours and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Professional and accurate communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Check with supervisor on duty for prep schedule.
• Follow recipe books for batch, process, and portion prep.
• Read recipe before starting.
• Weigh and measure all ingredients.
• Maintain sanitation and safety procedures.
• Date, label, and rotate items; keep prep area clean.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

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

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

Our prep cooks are vital in the delivery of these core values.

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

Job Details

We are currently seeking Professional Fine Dining Prep Cook candidates who will dedicate themselves to this purpose in joining our exceptional team of culinary professionals. Successful prep cook candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years’ previous culinary experience, experience in preparing culinary products, and cooking in high-volume environments. In addition to this, a prep cook with Truluck’s must possess the ability to follow all recipes and systems and have a proven history of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

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-$22/ hour

Required Training / Education / Experience

High school diploma or equivalent helpful but not required.

Former culinary schooling preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three 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.
• Professional and accurate communication skills.

Detailed Description Of Responsibilities / Duties

• Checks with supervisor on duty for that shift’s prep schedule.
• Always uses a recipe book for batch, process, and portion prep.
• Reads recipe before starting.
• Weighs and measures all ingredients.
• Always ice bath hot recipes before storing and store in walk-in with lid cracked.
• Immediately refrigerates all items prepared.
• Always cleans as you go.
• Always uses clean food storage containers.
• Always dates label and rotates product.
• Assumes responsibility for freshness and quality of items prepared.
• Follows sanitation and safety procedures.
• Checks with the Leader on Duty regarding condition of prep done storage of items and cleanliness of prep area.
• Passes all general and departmental tests with 90% grade or greater.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Chef/Sous Chef.
• Always keeps clean and professional appearance.
• Works with “teamwork” always in mind.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.