Line Cook

Hudson & Co. stands on the waterfront, within the rapidly evolving Harborside district in Jersey City. The mammoth 12,000Sq.ft. / 300 seat Modern American Restaurant is embellished in the heart of the prestigious Plaza 10 office tower. While featuring multiple indoor and outdoor dining options, the entire establishment boasts unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline across the historic Hudson River.

Job Overview:

• Hudson & Co. is seeking dedicated cooks to join our growing team. We have other concepts located in the Weehawken and West New York as well as Ossining, NY. 

  These positions offer great pay and endless opportunity for growth within a dedicated, caring and passionate restaurant group.

  Skills & Requirements:  

  + Must value professionalism and good manners.

  + Must be punctual and dependable.

  + Cleanliness and organization are extremely important.

  + At least 2 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, exceptional work ethic and dedication.

  + Able to take constructive criticism, learn quickly and constantly improve.

  Responsibilities:

  + Executing menu items from start to finish. Including but not limited to preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of menu items.

  + Working with 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.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands
  • Must be able to work on your feet for long periods of time
  • Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required
  • Has the ability to taste all foods to assure correct preparation
    
    

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of th is position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.   While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

  Benefits

  Competitive rates & opportunity for growth

  Benefits package, including vision/dental/medical, offered after 90 days to full-time employee

  Dining Discounts to sister locations

Company Culture

We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together. 

We believe everyone should work in an environment where they are well compensated, culturally enriched, and treated with respect. Across the spectrum of our workforce, our employees take home industry leading income.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hudson & Co is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

This employer participates in E-Verify via 7Shifts and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.