OPEN CALL April 30th - May 3rd and May 6th-10th 11 AM- 4 PM @ 203 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbour Turnpike
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Line Cook Position:
The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. Duties include preparing ingredients, working the hot line adhering to the restaurant menu, while maintaining food health and safety procedures, sanitation and security of the kitchen and equipment. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK HOT LINE AND HAVE PM AVAILABILITY
An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking, follow the Arthur and Sons specifications, and deliver well-prepared meals in a timely manner. They must be quick in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. A line cook will have experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
- Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
- Follows all recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications, as set by the restaurant
- Coordinates the delivery of all foods within the preset time standards from the kitchen display system (KDS)
- Demonstrates product standards and recipe knowledge daily
- Sets up, maintains side work, and/or closes station for scheduled shift
- Prepares and plates station food items according to specifications and preset time limits
- Ensures safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained
- Properly uses personal protective equipment
- Maintains a clean, neat, well-groomed appearance and work station
- Responds to all “call backs” and “echos” to ensure ordered food is prepared on time
- Ensures that hot foods are hot and cold foods are cold
- Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures
- Communicates any product run outs, equipment issues, and quality or service problems to the MOD immediately
- Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes all kitchen areas, walk-ins, and storage areas according to Arthur and Sons NY Italian specifications
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and work toward the goal of customer satisfaction
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
- Cook food in various utensils or grillers and according to food health and safety standards
- Check food while cooking to stir or turn
- Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
- Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
- Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
- Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
- Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Check quality of ingredients
- Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the chef or manager at any time
Requirements:
- Basic verbal communication skills
- Passion for food & beverage
- Understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to multitask
- Detail oriented
- Proven experience as a cook
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Able to quickly memorize complex or multiple orders
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good communication skills
- Able to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
Qualifications:
- Must be 18+ years of age
- High school diploma/GED will be an advantage
- 2+ years NYC cooking experience preferred
- Excellent oral communication skills required
- Ability to speak and understand basic English (multiple languages a plus)
- Food Handlers Certification Preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and exert fast paced mobility for entire shift
- Ability to transport up to 50 lbs. On occasion, and up to 35 lbs. Regularly
- Ability to climb, stretch, and reach as needed for cleaning purposes
- Some light to medium lifting will be required throughout the shift, anywhere from 2-30lbs.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Cook are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice