Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Seahorse NYC is hiring for an experienced Line Cook. - Please reply to the ad with your Resume.

Essential Duties

* Executing menu items from start to finish. This includes but is not limited to:

* Preparation of Raw Materials

* Butchery of Proteins

* Cooking and Plating of Menu items

* Identifying and responsibly handling seasonal ingredients

* Participating in the preparation and development of new menu items

* Honing your existing skills while learning new techniques and building your skill set

* Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff

* Maintaining cleanliness of any BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration,     

cooking equipment, and prep areas

* Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas

* Other general maintenance and culinary tasks as assigned. Skills & Requirements

* At least one year of related experience required

* General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge

* High volume restaurant experience required

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment

* A passion for food, an exceptional work ethic, and dedication

* Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly, and constantly improve

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting or standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Seahorse New York reserves the right to add or delete duties and Essential Duties at the discretion of Seahorse New York or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Benefits:

• The hourly rate ranges from $20 to $22, depending on experience.
• Paid sick leave.
• Individual and family health insurance with dental and vision options and AFLAC.
• Opportunity for growth in a boutique hospitality group.
• 401K options

Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. Mercer Street Hospitality is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mercer Street Hospitality are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mercer Street Hospitality will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on these characteristics.