Cook I

1 year

Join our incredible team at our kitchen in New York!

The Cook position is a critical part of our team. Their role will be crucial in delivering the best possible experience for our guests!

We are also offering cooks the even split of the tips, which is not normally done in most restaurants!

Our PM Cook is responsible , but not limited to the following:

• Prepares food to specifications before and during unit operations
• Properly measures and portions all food items. Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies and procedures
• Cooks all food to proper specifications in a timely manner
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc.
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly in accordance with current health and food handling regulations
• Ensures freshness and quality of all menu items
• Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed on daily checklists
• Keeps workstation, coolers and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Follows and upholds all health codes and sanitation regulations
• Sets up, operates and maintains kitchen equipment
• Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste
• Uses proper documentation to record all food production
• Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the manager
• Labeling and storing all products to company standards
• Washing, chopping and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables and meats
• Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware and sanitizing kitchen
• Works hand in hand with manager, runners, cooks and hotel staff in a safe, respectful manner
• Expected to assist with inventory counts when needed
• Following all company policies and procedures

Here are the job qualifications we are looking for:

At least one years' experience as a Prep Cook or Line Cook.
Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations.
Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Attentive and detailed oriented.
Capable of following procedures and taking directions.
Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Compensation: Hourly ($17.00 - $19.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $350

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Prepares Food to Specifications

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Time Management

Measuring and portioning food items

Cooking to specifications

Adaptability

Kitchen equipment operation

Communication Skills

Cooking Food to Proper Specifications in a Timely Manner

Problem Solving Skills

Stores Food Correctly in Accordance With Regulations

Organizational Skills

Maintains Food Storage in Accordance With Regulations

Customer Service Orientation

Recipe Interpretation

Ensures Freshness and Quality of All Menu Items

Safety Awareness

Food Safety and Sanitation

Efficiency

Kitchen equipment utilization

Multitasking

Sets Up, Operates and Maintains Kitchen Equipment

Quality Control

Keeps Workstation Clean, Organized, and Stocked

Sanitation

Sanitation Knowledge

Menu item quality control

Culinary Knowledge

Washing, Chopping and Sorting Ingredients

Completes Tasks on the Prep List

Properly Measures and Portions All Food Items

Labels and Stores Products

Ability to Read and Understand Recipes and Food Abbreviations

Recipe Following

Food Safety and Handling

Following Recipes

Attentive and detailed oriented

Cooking Food to Proper Specifications

Ability to coordinate multiple orders

Cleaning and Sanitation

Maintaining Proper Food Temperatures and Storage

Properly Measures and Portions Food Items

Ability to follow procedures and take directions

Recipe Reading and Understanding

Utilizing kitchen equipment

Fast Paced Work

Cleaning and Sanitizing Workstations, Coolers, and Equipment

Portion Control

Following procedures and directions

Maintaining food temperatures

Cooks food to proper specifications in a timely manner

Following Health and Food Handling Regulations

Ensures Proper Food Temperatures

Performing Opening, Closing, and Side Work Duties

Cooking

Keeping Work Station Clean and Organized

Basic math skills for recipe measurements

Maintains Cleanliness and Organization in Work Area

Following health codes and sanitation regulations

Utilizes kitchen equipment

Recording Food Production

Kitchen Equipment Use

Labeling and Storing Products

Uses Waste Control Guidelines

Cleaning Dishes and Cookware

Ensures Proper Food Temperatures Are Maintained

Working in a Team Environment

Completes Tasks on Prep List

Food Safety

Labeling and Storing Products to Company Standards

Performs opening, closing, and side work duties

Washing, Chopping, and Sorting Ingredients

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Cleaning Dishes and Cooking Utensils

Keeps workstation, coolers, and equipment clean and organized

Assisting With Inventory Counts

Inventory Management

Reading and understanding recipes

Follows health codes and sanitation regulations

Working in a Fast Paced Environment

Recipe Understanding

Labels and Stores Products to Company Standards

Following procedures and taking directions

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Washes, Chops, and Sorts Ingredients

Attention to Detail

Cleans Dishes, Utensils, and Cookware

Following Procedures

Assists With Inventory Counts

Ability to read and understand recipes

Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Attentive and Detail Oriented

Capable of following procedures and taking directions

Basic Math Skills

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