Restaurant Cook

We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. Our restaurant is busy, and we need a competent and experienced line cook who can ensure that our meals are made precisely to guest orders while still following our standard recipes consistently. To work a variety of stations on any given shift, our line cook must be adept in poaching, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and frying. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible!Compensation:

$16 - $20 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Set up cooking stations and fill them with all of the essential preparation items for a shift
• Maintain work stations, including all countertops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition per health and safety regulations
• Demonstrate professional and pleasant demeanor when interacting with visitors, vendors, and associates
• Guarantee that quality food is supplied, by adhering to specified storage and waste control requirements for meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Prepare food orders on the line by cooking items to order, grilling, broiling, sauteing and meet all presentation guidelines and follow standard recipes

• Portion and preparation of food items, including fish, beef, chicken, pork, etc., as prescribed by company specifications
• Preparation of sauces and/or garnishes as required by company specifications related to the specific menu item
• Performs related work as assigned and as circumstance requires
• Be able to interact with vendors and customers when needed
• Set up food stations and prepare the needed items for service
• Keep all workstations, counters, equipment, and other kitchen areas clean and sanitary according to health and safety guidelines
• Guarantee that food quality is adhered to, properly stored food and items, while meeting waste control requirements
• Follow established recipes and prepare foods to presentation standards

Qualifications:

• Possesses a strong work ethic and have high attention to detail
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate
• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and coworkers
• Previous experience working in food service is preferred

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Possess strong work ethic
• Ability to produce an excellent culinary and restaurant experience for patrons
• Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a variety of personalities and under pressure

Education and Experience:

• Experience in food preparation work preferred
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is preferred
• Must meet the minimum age requirement as prescribed by law
• Possess or willing to obtain a valid Food Handler Certificate

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing and preparing and cooking food
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold

About Company

Uptown Blanco Arts & Entertainment, Ltd. is always looking for new members to join our team who have a passion for what they do and strive to be exceptional, whether it's in the kitchen or offering hospitality elsewhere. We are a venue that stays busy within normal dining hours but also hosts special events. We look forward to expanding our services to the Texas hill country.

Uptown Blanco offers a great work environment, competitive pay, health, dental, and vision benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.