Line Cook

1 year

Massara is an Italian restaurant from the team behind Michelin Starred Rezdora in the Flatiron District of New York City. The focus is on the cuisine of Campania, wood fired cooking and pastas of the region. We have a great team but are currently looking for a line cook whom loves Italian food and wants to cook the food from southern Italia and surrounding regions in a very authentic , Italian way.

Our restaurant is an employee-first establishment, where we believe that working together as a focused team dedicated to not only an unforgettable guest experience but also towards a work-life balance, will serve our guests in the best fashion.

As part of the back of the house team, youll receive:

• Opportunity to learn all aspects of traditional cuisine from Southern Italy and surrounding regions with focus on wood fired cooking
• Opportunity to learn basics of every station if desired, including butchering, pasta production, antipasto, pasta, arrosto & griglia amongst others
• Ability to learn basic Italian...beneficial, especially if there is a desire to travel to Italy in the future
• A 20% discount while dining
• Immediate opportunity for advancement
• Overtime is offered

Traits were looking for:

• This position is for someone that is looking to truly understand the cuisine of Southern Italy and surrounding regions
• Works well with their fellow peers
• A passion for Italian cuisine
• Desire to learn in detail about traditional flavors from Italia and specifically Southern Italia. We will work on contemporary variations of classic dishes from Southern Italy and surrounding regions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Competitive wage & overtime offered
• Cooks looking to execute delicious Italian food at a high level
• Self-starter with capacity to follow through on tasks

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Teamwork

Passion for Italian Cuisine

Collaboration

Passion for cooking

Knowledge of Traditional Flavors

Desire to Learn

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity in Cooking

Commitment to Learning Traditional Flavors

Culinary Knowledge

Culinary Creativity

Self Starting

Time Management

Task Follow Through

Willingness to Learn

Problem Solving

Willingness to Take Initiative

Communication Skills

Focus on Guest Experience

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service Orientation

Initiative

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