Fine Dining Cook

Fine Dining Cook

Join our growing team in a high-end, resort environment!

Job Title: Fine Dining Cook

Location: Fairfield, Texas

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Class: Hourly

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00

Overtime Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Flexible

Supervisory Role: No

Reports To: Executive Chef

Relocation Assistance: No

Remote/Telework Eligible: No

Travel Required: No

About Us:

Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club encompassing the largest privately owned lake in the United States. Set upon 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills and Savannah Post Oaks, Freestone provides a generational retreat for family and friends halfway between Dallas and Houston.

The breathtaking property provides water-front golf at a championship level, trophy bass fishing, boating without public access, and all of the activities and amenities a family should expect from a world-class, private resort.

Fairfield, Texas provides the quintessential Lonestar State experience where everyone is family. Fairfield is vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in good old fashioned Central Texan tradition. We believe in hard work, good food, and regular festivals. Our community is a short drive to College Station-Texas A&M University, Dallas and Houston.

Position Summary:

Freestone Lake and Golf is one of our new developments and we are growing! We are looking for Cooks responsible for executing precise, high-quality food preparation and presentation in a fast-paced, upscale kitchen environment. This role demands culinary skill, attention to detail, cleanliness, and consistency to meet the exacting standards of a fine dining establishment. Experience with brick oven pizza operations is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a high-end or fine dining kitchen preferred
• Experience with brick ovens is preferred
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus but not required
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen tools, and food safety
• Ability to follow recipes with consistency and precision
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to the restaurant's recipes, quality standards, and plating guidelines
• Work a designated station (e.g., grill, saut, garde manger, pizza oven, pastry) with accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure ingredients and mise en place are fresh, properly stored, and prepped ahead of service
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in all kitchen areas
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team to ensure timely and consistent food delivery during service
• Follow safe food handling procedures and comply with all health and safety regulations
• Monitor food inventory and communicate low stock or quality concerns to the Sous Chef or Chef
• Uphold the restaurant's standards for professionalism, appearance, and teamwork

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to work all shifts when required during the day, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Walking, standing, some lifting up to 25-50 lbs

Benefits Summary (eligibility for full-time positions):

Our Total Rewards aims to provide a holistic view of the comprehensive rewards and opportunities you receive as part of our commitment to your growth and success. In your role, your valuable contributions drive innovation and create meaningful impact, and our benefits reflects how we invest in your professional development, work-life balance, and overall wellbeing. Our goal is to support you along with your long-term career journey.

Financial Rewards and Monetary Benefits

• Base Salary: A competitive base salary aligned with industry standards and level of experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplementary policy options.
• Paid Time Off.
• Premium pay for designated holidays.