Line Cook

Quality Branded's Mediterranean Restaurant - Zou Zou's is hiring LINE COOKS

Line Cook's are responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their assigned station. Because of this, a successful Line Cook must be very knowledgeable about their specialty, as well as culinary functions in general. A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. A Line Cook must also be able to give orders within their section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef.

Candidate must have:

• 2+ years' experience as a cook is required
• Able to clearly and accurately communicate with co-workers and Chefs; includes read incoming tickets and respond to directions from the Chefs.
• Maintain general culinary knowledge and skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and be able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and sanitation skills according to Department of Health standards for hygiene and safe food handling.
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols issued by Center for Disease Control.

Essential Job Duties/Requirements:
• Open availability - including nights, weekends and holidays.
• 100% - Walks and stands during entire service
• Must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry and stoop.
• Must be able to move, carry and lift 50 pounds with frequency throughout shift.
• Continuous use of hands, including gripping utensils or food items, cutting, kneading, pinching, etc.

Benefits Include:

• A robust Health Benefits plan with a significant employer contribution for Full-Time employees (30+hrs/wk)
• Medical, Dental, Vision,
• Transit benefits.
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Dining Discounts & Staff meals

Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.

Quality Branded   is a Midtown-based restaurant group in New York City, founded by Michael Stillman in 2006. The group is comprised of Midtown staples and fixtures in the city’s dining landscape: Limusina, Smith & Wollensky NYC, Quality Meats, Quality Italian, Quality Bistro, Don Angie, Zou Zou’s & Chez Zou, Bad Roman, San Sabino, and Twin Tails. Quality Branded is known for its buzzy, energetic spaces and warm hospitality, signature dishes, and tableside flair.

Quality Branded provides equal opportunity with regard to all terms and conditions of employment.