Prep Cook- Lake Highlands

Fish City Grill; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fish City Grill seeks a dedicated Line Cook to prepare, cook and present seafood dishes with pride, maintaining a clean, safe workstation in Dallas. You will follow recipes, line checks and portion items to spec while supporting teammates during high-volume periods.

The ideal candidate has 6 months to 1 year prep/line cook experience in a full-service setting, strong communication, and the ability to work well under supervision while maintaining a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year minimum prep/line cook experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques used in the Prep/Line scope.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first.
• Understand and comply with all company policies, procedures and standards.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and clean work station at all times.
• Prepare, portion, and present items per Fish City Grill/Half Shell standards.
• Follow recipe, line checks and ticket flow to ensure quality and speed.
• Assist other line cooks and learn additional positions for teamwork.

Skills

Fast-paced

Communication

Multitasking

Judgment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting Serious Seafood according to standards and expectations with PRIDE while maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary work area.

Job Location: FCG Lake Highlands - Dallas, TX 75231

Primary Responsibilities

• Live by a servant leadership philosophy to always serve others first.
• Understand, and comply with All Company policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Understand, and comply with All federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
• Maintain energy, enthusiasm, passion and P.R.I.D.E. throughout the shift.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and secure environment at all times by cleaning and sanitizing your work station before, during, and after your shift.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils safely and only for their intended purpose.
• Return all kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils to their appropriate storage location when no longer in use.
• Prioritize and complete all assigned prep work, sidework, and station set up for maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Demonstrate a passion and understanding for food by preparing and portioning all items according to Fish City Grill/ Half Shell’s standards, recipes, and specifications.
• Refer to the Line Check when setting up the station and checking product quality.
• Adhere to ticket times and flow to ensure our Customers get the highest quality product at all times.
• Maintain accurate food knowledge of all menu items by being able to describe the ingredients and known allergens.
• Maintain cost control procedures including efficient energy management procedures within your control.
• Handle product properly according to safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Follow proper hand washing methods.
• Keep food out of the Danger Zone.
• Adhere to Critical Temperatures for items.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, labeling, and storing product according to FIFO.
• Assist in conducting a freezer pull.
• Avoid cross‑contamination.
• Adhere to standards of handling and holding food products.
• Utilize all tools properly.
• Use knives properly; wear a cut glove when appropriate.
• Handle and use scales properly.
• Use appropriate coloured cutting boards and measuring tools.
• Calibrate and use a thermometer.
• Read and follow all recipes.
• Accurately record waste.
• Provide awesome hospitality to all Customers.
• Always have a “do whatever it takes” personality.
• Give the Customer the right of way.
• Smile at all Customers you encounter.
• Remove gloves and apron before entering the front of the house.
• Perform secondary responsibilities.
• Assist other Line Cooks by bringing products and equipment to the line.
• Learn other Line positions to foster teamwork during high volume meal periods.
• Help Manager with receiving and storing orders.
• Maintain clean, organized walk‑ins, freezers, and other storage locations.
• Complete assigned opening, ongoing, and closing sidework.
• Notify a Manager of all Customer complaints.
• Remain calm at all times.
• Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by a Manager.

Required Skills

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Six months to one year minimum experience as a Prep/Line Cook in a full‑service restaurant; must have knowledge of the cooking techniques utilized in the scope of the Prep/Line position applying for; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good reading, writing, mathematical and communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Must work well with limited supervision within specific position functions, but must be able to interact with other Team Members to accomplish work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to spend 100% of working time standing, walking, and reaching.
• Pushing, pulling and lifting objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally, from position to position.
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching in narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Climbing and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Must be able to carry loads greater than 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with our Customers in the primary language of the restaurant.
• Hearing sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, colour, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.