Prep Cook (Fine Dining-Downtown ATX)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued Education for Culinary &

Daily Shift Meals

Performance-Based Culture (promotions)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

401k with matching (After a year of 
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Job summary

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab in Austin is seeking a Professional Fine Dining Prep Cook. You will follow recipes, batch prep, and ensure freshness and quality on a high-volume line.

You must be able to stand for long hours, lift up to 40 pounds, and work with a team to maintain sanitation and efficiency. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Must be able to stand for 9 hours and lift at least 40 pounds.
• Follow all recipes and systems with professionalism and teamwork.
• Three years’ culinary experience in high-volume environments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check prep schedule with supervisor on duty.
• Use recipe books for batch, process, and portion prep.
• Read recipes before starting and weigh ingredients.
• Ice bath hot recipes before storing and manage walk-in storage.
• Refrigerate items promptly and maintain sanitation.
• Keep storage containers clean and properly labeled.
• Rotate products and ensure freshness and quality.
• Follow all sanitation procedures and safety protocols.
• Assist leadership and work with the team to deliver results.

Skills

High-volume culinary experience

Professional communication

Stand for 9 hours

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Truluck’s

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, Truluck’s.

Why Join 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.

Position

Professional Fine Dining Prep Cook

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Weigh and measure all ingredients.
• Always ice bath hot recipes before storing and store in walk-in with lid cracked.
• Immediately refrigerate all items prepared.
• Always clean as you go.
• Always use 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.

Requirements & 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.
• Professional and accurate communication skills.
• Minimum three (3) years’ previous culinary experience and experience in preparing culinary products and cooking in high-volume environments.
• Ability to follow all recipes and systems and have a proven history of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

Training & Education

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

Compensation

$16-$19/ 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
• 401k with matching (After a year of full-time employment)