Line Cook

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute mise en place fully for work station
• Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed
• Running your station through service, executing ingredients and components to high standards in an organized manner
• Communicate efficiently and effectively
• Be able to follow and uphold cleanliness of the kitchen in line with NYC DOH standards as well as our own exceptional standards
• Learn and develop maximum proficiency across the various stations as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, preparing station for following shift, stocking stations adequately for service, labeling, consolidating, and communicating actively with Chefs and teammates to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
• Maintain professional appearance standards
• Maintaining and upholding our company's vision and values

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and knife handling
• Working collaboratively with BOH staff and FOH staff.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and high energy environment
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethic and dedication
• Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve
• Ability to work/stand for 8-10 hours a day and to carry up to 20lbs occasionally
• Ability to work nights and holidays as required
• Ability to work nights and holidays as required
• Positive attitude in the workplace, with a willingness to follow directions
• Ability to work and keep your workspace clean and uphold the standards of the restaurant

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years restaurant experience as a line cook
• Understanding of proper Servesafe sanitation standards
• Understanding of HACCP principles is a plus
• Spanish speaking is a plus