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

We’re more interested in your attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn than any number of years of experience.