We are offering full-time and part-time positions as we expand our hours. We are looking for someone with a passion for food and strong time management abilities who can provide our clients with an exceptional dining experience. You need to be a team player who can effectively communicate with other kitchen staff to keep things running efficiently. If you have a positive attitude and are looking for a new opportunity in food service, please apply as soon as possible! Uptown Blanco is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer health, vision, and dental benefits.

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks. 

Uptown Blanco Arts & Entertainment, Ltd. Is located on the west side of the square in downtown Blanco, Texas across from the Old Blanco Courthouse. Our restaurant is upscale with a wonderful menu, The Art Center is a great location for workshops and to shop for local Texas Hill Country arts and crafts, the Textile Studio is the place for fiber arts workshops and all the supplies needed, our Ballroom and Courtyard are host to numerous events, celebrations, and weddings all year round.