Prep Cook (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education

Daily shift meals

Performance‑based promotions & pay

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 Professional Fine Dining Prep Cook in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients, and maintain quality while supporting a team of culinary professionals.

We value culinary experience, reliability, and a strong work ethic. This role offers opportunities for growth, a competitive hourly wage, health and vision benefits, and a supportive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar prep cook role.
• High school diploma or equivalent (helpful but not required).
• Former culinary schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check with supervisor on duty for that shift’s prep schedule.
• Use recipe book for batch, process, and portion prep.
• Read recipe before starting; weigh and measure all ingredients.
• Ice bath hot recipes before storing and store in walk‑in with lid cracked.
• Immediately refrigerate all items prepared; clean as you go.
• Date label and rotate product; ensure freshness and quality.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures; pass tests with 90% grade or greater.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Chef/Sous Chef or Leadership Team.
• Keep clean and professional appearance; work with teamwork in mind.

Skills

Stamina for long shifts

Team player

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary schooling preferred

Job description

About Truluck’s

Since opening our doors in 1992, we have dedicated ourselves to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. Our core values—culinary excellence, sustainable seafood, southern hospitality, company culture, and philanthropy—shape every experience.

Our prep cooks are vital in delivering these values by following recipes, maintaining high-volume production standards, ensuring food safety, and fostering teamwork.

Job Title

Professional Fine Dining Prep Cook

Compensation

$18–$20 per hour

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

Required Training / Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (helpful but not required)
• Former culinary schooling preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar capacity

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to stand for nine hours and lift at least 40 pounds
• Wearing specified uniform and proper footwear
• Professional and accurate communication skills

Responsibilities

• Check with supervisor on duty for that shift’s prep schedule
• Use recipe book for batch, process, and portion prep
• Read recipe before starting
• Weigh and measure all ingredients
• Ice bath hot recipes before storing and store in walk‑in with lid cracked
• Immediately refrigerate all items prepared
• Clean as you go and use clean food storage containers
• Date label and rotate product
• Assume responsibility for freshness and quality of items prepared
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures
• Check with the Leader on Duty regarding condition of prep, storage of items and cleanliness of prep area
• Pass all general and departmental tests with 90% grade or greater
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Chef/Sous Chef or Leadership Team
• Keep clean and professional appearance
• Work with teamwork always in mind

Who You Are

You have a minimum of three years’ culinary experience, are skilled in preparing culinary products, and can work in high‑volume environments. You follow recipes and systems consistently, and you have a proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.