Line Cook

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances’ has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’ and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

Who we are looking for:

• Outgoing, motivated, and team-oriented individuals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with chefs, managers, and fellow team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities independently.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.
• Positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Execute seasonal menu items with impeccable presentation, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Follow directions from the Chef and respond promptly to changes in menu items, preparation needs, and service priorities.
• Follow directions from the Chef and respond promptly to changes in menu items, preparation needs, and service priorities.

Kitchen Operations & Service Support

• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, and occasionally stressful kitchen environment.
• Maintain an organized and efficient workstation throughout each shift. 
• Collaborate with the Chef, General Manager, and front-of-house team to support smooth restaurant operations and timely service.
• Follow directions from the General Manager and assist with service needs as required.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures to maintain a safe and compliant kitchen.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Properly store, label, and handle ingredients in accordance with food safety standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of culinary or restaurant experience, preferably in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong knife skills and proficiency with standard kitchen tools and equipment.
• Experience cooking in a full-service kitchen.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude and takes pride in the quality of their work.
• Keeps a clean and polished appearance.
• New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus.
• Maintains a clean, polished, and professional appearance in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and stand for extended periods (at least 8 hours).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Skills

• Professional knife skills and proper knife handling; Kitchen Safety.
• Safe Food Handling.
• Knowledge of kitchen tools and equipment.
• Food sanitation and hygiene.

Location: Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10019. 

Schedule:  Full-Time | Work Location: On-Site | Schedule: Evenings, including late nights and weekends.

Base salary: $20.00-$25.00/hour 

Benefits:  Vacation time, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, paid and unpaid safe and sick time, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account).

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.