Line Cook

Mavericks Performance & Training Center Culinary Opportunity

The Mavericks Performance & Training Center serves as the primary training, practice, performance, and hospitality facility for the Dallas Mavericks NBA organization. Designed to support elite athletic performance and world-class hospitality operations, the facility combines premium amenities, elevated food and beverage experiences, and a culture centered on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and excellence.

The hospitality operation supports players, coaches, executives, corporate partners, VIP guests, and special events throughout the year. Operating in a dynamic, high-performance environment, the Mavericks Performance & Training Center seeks culinary professionals who are passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering exceptional experiences through consistency and execution.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most respected organizations in professional basketball and contribute to a culinary operation that reflects the same standards of preparation, discipline, and excellence that define the Dallas Mavericks organization.

Position Summary

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing and executing menu items according to established recipes, production standards, and presentation guidelines. This role plays a critical part in maintaining food quality, consistency, and operational efficiency throughout all hospitality and culinary operations within the Mavericks Performance & Training Center.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and possesses the discipline required to consistently execute at a high level. This position supports player dining, executive dining, VIP hospitality, corporate events, and daily food service operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, standards, and production guidelines.
• Execute all assigned station responsibilities while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Ensure proper preparation, cooking temperatures, portioning, and plating techniques.
• Assist with daily mise en place, prep production, and station setup.
• Maintain speed, organization, and accuracy during service periods.
• Execute food orders efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Support culinary leadership in delivering exceptional food experiences across all hospitality programs.

Station Management & Operational Readiness

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and supplies are properly maintained and operational.
• Monitor product levels and communicate inventory needs to culinary leadership.
• Follow all opening, closing, and side-work procedures.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food products according to company standards.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as required.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, and production areas.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Participate in daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work collaboratively with culinary team members and hospitality operations staff.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude at all times.
• Accept coaching and feedback from culinary leadership.
• Support fellow team members during service and production periods.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to grooming standards.

Guest Experience Support

• Understand the importance of food quality in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.
• Execute menu items with consistency and attention to detail.
• Support culinary operations for players, coaches, executives, VIP guests, and special events.
• Take pride in producing food that reflects the standards and reputation of the Dallas Mavericks organization.

Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of culinary experience in a restaurant, hotel, catering, private club, or hospitality environment.
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and production standards consistently.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume hospitality operations.
• Culinary school training or formal culinary education.
• Experience supporting catering, banquet, sports hospitality, or premium dining operations.
• Knowledge of multiple cooking stations including grill, saut, pantry, and production.

Core Competencies

• Culinary Fundamentals
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Time Management
• Organization
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Professionalism
• Food Safety Awareness
• Sense of Urgency

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced culinary and professional sports environment.
• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent exposure to kitchen equipment, hot surfaces, refrigeration, and production areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business demands require.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

Why Join Mavericks Performance & Training Center

The Line Cook role offers an opportunity to work within one of the most unique culinary operations in professional sports. Team members gain exposure to high-level hospitality operations, premium food service, executive dining, player dining, and special event execution while working alongside experienced culinary professionals.

The successful candidate will join a culture committed to excellence, teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement while building valuable culinary experience within the Dallas Mavericks organization.

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