Sauté Station Line Cook — Perle Mesta
Overview
Join the culinary team at Perle Mesta, the signature restaurant of James Beard Award-winning Chef Andrew Black, located inside Oklahoma City’s iconic Skirvin Hotel. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Line Cook who is ready to grow their craft in a high-standard, fast-paced fine dining environment. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside exceptional talent, execute elevated cuisine, and develop skills that will define your culinary career.
Duties
- Prepare and execute dishes according to established recipes and menus with consistency and precision.
- Work the line with confidence, utilizing a range of techniques across grill, sauté, and oven stations.
- Prepare and handle exotic proteins including venison, bison, duck and other specialty ingredients with care and skill.
- Produce traditional sauces from scratch — stocks, reductions, emulsifications, and more — as a foundational part of daily mise en place.
- Collaborate with kitchen leadership to maintain an efficient and professional workflow during service.
- Uphold the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization at all times.
- Assist with private dining and event execution, including large-format plating and banquet-style service.
- Participate in menu development and contribute creative ideas as part of a collaborative culinary team.
- Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate shortages to management proactively.
Experience
- Previous line experience in a full-service or fine dining environment preferred.
- Strong knife skills and proficiency across multiple cooking methods required.
- Experience with or eagerness to learn exotic protein fabrication and classical sauce work highly valued.
- Ability to perform with precision and composure in a high-volume, high-expectation kitchen.
- A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and continuous growth.
Perle Mesta is proud to call the historic Skirvin Hotel home — one of Oklahoma City’s most storied landmarks. If you are ready to bring your skills to a kitchen that demands excellence and rewards dedication, we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73102: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
