Salad Cook

SA Hospitality Group Job OpportunitySA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.Position Purpose: This person is responsible for salads and salad bar, practicing accurate batch preparation for fresh service.Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Clean vegetables, mix ingredients, prepare plates of vegetablesPrepare dressings, based on recipes when neededFollow recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications using various kitchen utensils and equipmentEnsure quality and accuracy of ingredients and dishes according to brand standardsAcquire the knowledge to operate pasta making and cooking equipmentSetup your station with all needed ingredients, prep and utensils at the start and end of serviceRestock all items as needed throughout the shiftInspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practicesTurn or stir foods to ensure even cookingSeason and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experienceObserve/test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently, by tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensilsPortion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to staff or patronsSubstitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periodsPerform additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen manager at any timeClean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skillsUnderstand and demonstrate proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipmentAssist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areasReceive and organize deliveries ensuring count and weight on invoices to maintain costsConstantly exposed to heat sources to prepare mealsAlways maintain professional demeanor with all staffNotify General Manager or Chef if there is a shortage of ingredients, utensils, or sanitation itemsNotify General Manager or Chef if there is any pest activityMaintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly conditionClean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving if asked by chefMinimal Essential Requirements:The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanlinessVery basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomedAbility to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in EnglishTime management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of productionActive listening and learning skillsReading and speaking comprehension skillsDiscipline to follow set standardsAbility to lift up to 30lbs.ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.