Job Overview

Hello future Team Member!
We are looking for someone to promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of the Texas Biergarten: You must be passionate about food, be excited to come to work every day and have a positive demeanor. All others need not apply.
Job Summary
Cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.
Activities & Responsibilities

  • Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
  • Clean and sanitize work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
  • Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
  • Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
  • Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Weigh or measure ingredients.
  • Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
  • Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
  • Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
  • Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
  • Uses the Standard Recipes for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others.
  • Complete opening and closing checklists and assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.
  • Responsible for the quality of products served
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
  • Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches
  • Substitute for other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
  • Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
  • Ability to perform in a highly stressful and fast paced environment
  • Possess critical thinking ability – must have ability to measure, multiply, and divide portions/ingredients per requirements
  • Able to handle high heat environments
  • Strict adherence to all safety procedures

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must possess food handler’s or food manager's certification
  • Preferred: At least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity
  • Have exceptional knife skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with managers and kitchen personnel
  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Ph: 281-778-0030 www.texasbiergarten.com
Job Type: Part-time & Full-Time
Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

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