Cook / Expo at Gristmill

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Cook

Now hiring cooks at the Gristmill in the historic town of Gruene, TX! If you're looking for scheduling FLEXIBILITY, great PAY, career growth, and a variety of benefits, this job is for you! When you join the Gristmill team, you are joining a family. Our managers don't sit in an office; they roll up their sleeves and work side by side with you. Come join a company that truly cares about its people. 

Who we are

Momentous Concepts serves guests across restaurants, music venues, retail stores, and real estate in Central Texas. We differentiate ourselves through iconic brands and unique venues that look, taste, and feel authentically Texan. Our success comes from creating environments that foster connection, prioritizing our employees so they can better serve our guests, and continually enhancing systems and processes to ensure efficient, effective operations. 

We employ more than 700 friendly faces who embody our core values: 

CARE – We encourage others and lead by example.

CURIOSITY – We remain open-minded and always strive to learn.

COMMITMENT – We hold ourselves accountable for the work we do and how we do it.

COLLABORATION – We believe we win as a team. 

Where you will work - The Gristmill

A one-of-a-kind, true Texas experience, the Gristmill River Restaurant was once home to a cotton gin (circa 1878) and has been considered one of the most iconic dining spots in Texas for nearly half a century. 

Most all menu items are made from scratch daily, right down to the soups, sauces, and dressings. With several multi-level patios and 7 open-air dining rooms, the Gristmill is the quintessential spot for intimate dinners to large parties of special celebrations and everything in between. 

What you will do

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and follows restaurant standards 
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients 
• Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods 
• Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes 
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards 

  What you get

• Highly competitive pay 
• Comprehensive healthcare options include:
  • Medical*
  • Dental*
  • Vision*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)* 
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance: 
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• Supplemental Health Insurance (Brella)*
• Supplemental Life Insurance*
• 401k retirement plan participation* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance availability*
• Meal discounts 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Immediate pay
• The experience of working with a strong, highly engaged team continuing to grow a one-of-a-kind, truly iconic, legendary Texas brand.

* Eligibility requirements apply 

What you bring - minimum qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older 
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid and current Food Handlers certification
• Must be able to work at least 3 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Must be able to stand and walk for 6 or more hours in a day 
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and over 50 lbs. with assistance
• Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, and walking
• Exposure to loud noise, large crowds, and extreme hot/cold temperatures