Cook - Troy's

From Cowboys Hall of Famer, Troy Aikman, Troy’s is a unique and iconic addition to Texas Live!. The venue offers a unique blend of live music, gourmet food and signature cocktails to create a social experience for all. It combines an elevated menu experience based upon Aikman’s personal favorites, including gourmet burgers with bold flavors and specialty margaritas made from the freshest ingredients. The menu showcases healthy lunch and dinner options, shareable sides, a selection of craft cocktails and a curated collection of wine and beer.

Cook Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Control food usage to minimize waste.


• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.


• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.


• Restock items as needed through the shift.


• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.


• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.


• Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.


• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  May occasionally interact directly with guests.


• Perform more than one task at a time

Cook Qualifications

• At least on year experience of cooking on a fast paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.


• Culinary certified training preferred.


• Must be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.


• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.


• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.


• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.


• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Cook position requires the ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.


• Standing up and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.


• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.


• Bending, stooping, kneeling.