Line Cook

Line CookThe National Arts Club, a not-for-profit 501c3 organization, seeks an experienced line cook to join our team. The Club has approximately 1950 members and counts many of New York's artistic and creative minds among its membership. The historic Clubhouse creates the quintessential New York backdrop for fine food and dining. Amenities include a beautiful oak paneled dining room and bar, art galleries, and a varied and dynamic events calendar featuring lectures, panel discussions, literary and art events, and more.The Line Cook, as part of a team or when working alone, serves a leader in a collaborative environment. They liaise between food and beverage staff including, but not limited to, cooks, pastry chef, dishwashers, utility workers, servers, bartenders, bussers, expeditors, and other managers while being responsible for supervising food production for the restaurant, banquet events and other functions at the club. Assists with food production tasks as needed and assures that quality, sanitation and cost standards are consistently attained.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentDegree or certificate from an accredited culinary program preferred5 years of experience as a line cookNYC Food Handler's License preferredSpecific Job Knowledge Skill & Ability:High level of culinary knowledge, including cooking methods, ingredients, procedures and industry best practicesDemonstrated abilities in decision making, time-management, and organization with a high level of attention to detailExperience with successfully multi-tasking and delegating in a fast-paced environmentEssential Job Functions:Works any station as assigned by the supervisorPrepares meats, seafood, vegetables, and other all mise en place required for the line and special eventsResponsible for all Mise in Place and station set upProduces plates that are high quality in taste and presentationCarefully prepares food according to established recipes and proceduresUses safe and sanitary food handling procedures including those relating to personal hygiene, maintaining a clean work station, and food storagePrepares daily family mealUpholds the Club's hospitality standards by engaging in welcoming interaction with staff, members, clients, and guests when applicablePhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move/push up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus and navigate places of public assembly with large groups of people.Important Notes:Due to the cyclical nature of the Club (and Hospitality) industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the Club. This may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, late nights, and/or early mornings. This position requires flexibility in scheduling.All employees are required to fully comply with the Club's Employee Handbook and any future updates (furnished upon employment acceptance). Furthermore, all employees must comply with Club rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of Club facilities. Employees who violate Club rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.The National Arts Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, and compensation.Research shows women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize it is highly unlikely someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.The National Arts Club is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.