Experienced line cook needed to open and staff a new restaurant in Red Hook, Brooklyn, aspiring to a high quality, classically executed, casual restaurant experience.
Must have:
-A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Line Cook in a high-volume restaurant. (Experience with Southern European or Northern African cuisine is a plus)
-Physical Requirements: Should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
-Should be able to work calmly, and with respect for co-workers, under pressure.
-Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards and allergen handling.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
-Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, mornings and late nights as needed
Things to consider before applying: There are some stairs. Also, this will be an opening crew so team work will be essential. The atmosphere will be new and dynamic, therefore you must be comfortable learning multiple stations and disciplines and willing to shift with the needs of the kitchen and teach others with patience and clarity.
And of course, cleaning and cleanliness must always be front-of-mind and constant.
Approx. 40 hrs a week.
Food Handler’s Card is a plus.
Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
To apply email your most recently updated resume as a .pdf attachment to [email protected]
with 'Line Cook Position Resume' in the subject heading.
KES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We will consider all qualified Applicants.
The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc. Please note that job duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.