Restaurant Line Cook - Restaurant DeGolyer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - Dallas, TX 75218Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $13.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyWe’re seeking a dedicated Line Cook to deliver high-quality, inventive dishes in our New American fine-casual dining environment. You’ll bring consistency, efficiency, and a passion for seasonal ingredients and creative presentations—think modern takes on classics like tea sandwich plates, crème brûlée French toast, and refined comfort dishes. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Prepare and cook menu items—including sandwiches, brunch specialties, desserts, and New American small plates—with precision and consistency. 

Plate dishes with care and attention to detail, ensuring every dish is visually appealing and tastefully balanced. 

Work effectively during peak service hours, coordinating with back-of-house staff to maintain seamless service and quality. 

Uphold the highest standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety, including proper storage and equipment maintenance. 

Assist with inventory counts and replenishment to support smooth, uninterrupted service. 

Communicate clearly and work cohesively with line cooks, servers, and kitchen leadership to deliver consistent, on-brand dining experiences. 

Handle service changes, assist with special requests or seasonal specials, and contribute ideas for menu improvements. 

Performs other related duties. QualificationsQualifications 

Previous experience (1–3 years) as a line cook or similar role in a fine-casual or upscale dining environment—New American or similar preferred. 

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques (grilling, sautéing, baking), ingredient seasonality, and flavor pairing. 

High energy, composure, and efficiency during busy service periods. 

Excellent attention to detail in both preparation and presentation. 

Solid understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation practices. 

A team player mindset with strong communication skills in a fast-paced kitchen. 

Special Skills 

Culinary skill and consistency 

Quality-driven presentation and execution 

Efficiency under pressure 

Sanitation and safety adherence 

Proactive teamwork and communication 

Work Environment    

This position primarily works in the kitchen, utilizing standard kitchen equipment such as knives, mixers, ovens, and hot pans. The role requires frequent movement in and out of coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas while navigating various types of flooring.  

Uniform Requirements   

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.  

Non-slip shoes are necessary.  

Physical Demands:   

Prolonged periods of moving through an event space, and traveling throughout the stadium   

Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items    

Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.   

Must be able to lift up-to 40 pounds at times.    

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS  

Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.  

Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”  

Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.    

Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.  

Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.  

Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.    

Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.  

Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.  

Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.      

Position Salary & Benefits:  

Competitive pay based on experience.     

Benefits include daily meals per shift.  

Flexible schedule, in a unique and exciting work locations.  

Opportunity for advancement.   

On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.    

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.