Restaurant Prep Cook - Urgently Hiring

SA Hospitality Group

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

This person is responsible for salads and salad bar, practicing accurate batch preparation for fresh service.

Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications using various kitchen utensils and equipment

Ensure quality and accuracy of ingredients and dishes according to brand standards

Acquire the knowledge to operate pasta making and cooking equipment

Setup your station with all needed ingredients, prep and utensils at the start and end of service

Restock all items as needed throughout the shift

Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices

Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

Observe/test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently, by tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to staff or patrons

Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen manager at any time

Clean and maintain station while practicing exceptional safety, sanitation, and organizational skills

Understand and demonstrate proper use and maintenance of all kitchen equipment

Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas

Notify General Manager or Chef if there is a shortage of ingredients, utensils, or sanitation items

Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition

Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving if asked by chef

The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness

Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed

Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.

SA Hospitality Group