Line Cook

2 years

Mediterranean Restaurant on Bryant Park in NYC (8 west 40th st) is looking for Line Cooks to complete its culinary team! www.heritagegrandbakery.com

The Line Cook will assist the Executive Chef in handling all aspects of the kitchen operation. All duties are to be performed in accordance with Executive Chefs standards within company policies, practices, and procedures.
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REQUIREMENTS:

• full-time, open availability
• experience in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen, working service
• experience in restaurants serving 400+ daily guests
• experience on all stations is ideal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• work in compliance with Department of Health regulations
• work well with team mates and contribute to a respectful, hard-working environment
• execute a Mediterranean menu in compliance with the standards set by the Executive Chef
• close the kitchen properly per closing checklist

QUALIFICATIONS:

• experience in a high-volume, upscale casual restaurant kitchen
• reliable, punctual, responsible professional, communicative
• able to prep ingredients for service, complete low/ 86 lists, produce consistent plating
• able to set up and breakdown a station, and keep self restocked throughout service

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $22.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Advanced Knife Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Experience in a Fast Paced Restaurant Kitchen

Team Collaboration

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Experience on All Kitchen Stations

Time Management

Working Service Experience in Restaurants Serving 400+ Daily Guests

Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment

Knowledge of Department of Health Regulations

Problem Solving Skills

200 Covers Per Night

Experience on All Stations is Ideal

Customer Service Orientation

Execution of a Mediterranean Menu

Ability to follow instructions

Cleaning / Sanitation

Strong Work Ethic

Closing the Kitchen Properly Per Closing Checklist

Ability to Multitask

Compliance With Department of Health Regulations

Knowledge of food safety practices

Sauteing

Creativity in Food Preparation

Reliability, Punctuality, and Responsibility

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Ability to Work Well With Team Mates

Willingness to Learn and Improve

Grilling

Prepping Ingredients for Service

Contribute to a Respectful, Hard Working Environment

Completing Low/86 Lists

Meat Cookery

Producing Consistent Plating

Execute a Mediterranean Menu in Compliance With Executive Chef's Standards

Setting Up and Breaking Down a Station

Vegetable Cookery

Restocking Self Throughout Service

Close the Kitchen Properly Per Closing Checklist

Prepping Ingredients

Experience in a High Volume, Upscale Casual Restaurant Kitchen

Frying

Reliable, Punctual, Responsible

Positive Attitude

Professional and Communicative

Food Handler Certification

Prep Ingredients for Service

Communication

Complete Low/86 Lists

300 Covers Per Night

Produce Consistent Plating

Pasta Cooking

Set Up and Breakdown a Station

Plating and Presentation

Keep Self Restocked Throughout Service

Family Meal Preparation

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