What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOH Culinary Team Member (Cook) position at The Studio Karaoke?
About The Studio Karaoke: The Studio Karaoke is Memphis's only private-suite karaoke restaurant, located in Poplar Plaza. We offer private karaoke suites by the hour alongside a full food & beverage menu. We're looking for positive, reliable, and professional people to join our back of house team.
Position Overview: We're seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to execute our menu with consistency, speed, and quality in our warming kitchen. This role covers food preparation, cooking, plating, dishwashing, and keeping a clean, organized kitchen. The ability to prioritize tasks and manage your time during service is essential.
Essential Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Execution:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines
- Execute orders accurately and efficiently during service
- Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and plating
- Assist with prep work including chopping, portioning, labeling, and organizing ingredients
Kitchen Cleanliness & Sanitation:
- Wash dishes, utensils, and smallwares throughout shift
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times
- Follow all food safety, labeling, and storage procedures
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning checklists and closing duties
Teamwork & Service Support:
- Communicate clearly with front-of-house team to ensure timely food delivery
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment; report any maintenance concerns
- Jump in where needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly
Inventory & Ordering Support:
- Conduct weekly inventory counts and communicate stock levels to inform ordering
- Assist with receiving and properly storing deliveries
Attendance:
- Consistent, reliable and on-time attendance
Who We’re Looking For:
- You’re dependable, energetic, professional, and bring a positive attitude to every shift.
- You take pride in doing things the right way and work with speed and consistency.
- Able to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing to prep, cook, wash dishes, and close - whatever the shift needs.
- Excited to help build something from the ground up and adapt as we grow.
- You communicate clearly and take direction well.
- Food safety certification a plus (or willingness to obtain one).
- Reliable transportation, a working phone, and ability to stand for extended periods, work in a warm kitchen, and lift up to 50 lbs