Line Cook

Line Cook

The Line Cook is part of an exceptional culinary and kitchen team that will provide food service to the main restaurant and across the hotel.

You contribute to the execution of all daily culinary operations and are in charge of a particular area of production within the kitchen while communicating with other chefs and components in the culinary department. You will be responsible for preparing food items and cooking them during a busy service. You are patient, empathetic, and supportive of your team, even in the most stressful situations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Making sure the section you are working on is set up for service in a timely manner for either breakfast, lunch, or dinner service, depending on your shift
• Take responsibility for all prepared foods and ingredients on your station. Taste all your mise en place and notify a chef if you think something isn't up to standard.
• Make sure operational requirements are met for dish & menu specifications
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & safety requirements; ensure cooking equipment is properly operated and maintained and then reported if faulty in the correct way
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with busy services
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Sous Chefs
• Assist in ensuring consistency and quality control at all times throughout the kitchen
• Monitoring portions and controlling waste to maintain profit margins
• Other duties assigned by the Chef in charge

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in the kitchen of a high volume, upscale NYC restaurant or hotel food and beverage operation
• A desire to learn and improve every day is very important
• Be responsible, arrive on time on your scheduled days, and be ready to work
• Be a team player, communicate with your superiors and co-workers
• Strong attention to detail, work in an organized and clean manner
• Flexible hours are required, including holidays, weekends, and supervisory coverage when needed
• Understanding of the English language is a plus
• Proficient knife skills

Physical Requirements:

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 lbs without assistance
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or an entire work shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program