Southern Line Cook — Bold Flavors in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Yardbird Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Dallas in Texas is seeking skilled Line Cooks to join our team and help deliver Southern-inspired dishes with exceptional flavor and presentation. As a Line Cook, you will support a fast-paced kitchen, maintain a clean workstation, and collaborate with a professional team to meet high production standards.

Preferred candidates have at least 2 years of high-volume or upscale kitchen experience, a culinary degree, and strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high-volume or upscale kitchens.
• Culinary degree from accredited school or university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Yardbird’s recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation during service.
• Ensure all food is fresh, properly stored, and prepared in compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service.
• Follow portion controls and minimize waste to support food cost management.
• Assist in daily prep tasks, including chopping, marinating, and assembling ingredients.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and management to address any challenges.
• Uphold a positive attitude and contribute to a professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Able to work well under pressure of meeting production schedules and timelines for guests' food orders
• Must be able to maintain tact and be cool under pressure
• Able to work flexible hours necessary including off hours, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Assist in monitoring inventory of prepared food items to keep waste down while managing 86’s.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to job performance.

Job description

Yardbird Dallas in Texas is seeking skilled Line Cooks to join our team and help deliver Southern-inspired dishes with exceptional flavor and presentation. As a Line Cook, you will support a fast-paced kitchen, maintain a clean workstation, and collaborate with a professional team to meet high production standards.

Preferred candidates have at least 2 years of high-volume or upscale kitchen experience, a culinary degree, and strong verbal and written communication.