Line Cook

KO EP LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

KO EP LLC, located in New York City, is seeking an entry-level line cook to join our team. This full-time position involves executing menu items, developing new recipes, and collaborating with kitchen staff in a dynamic environment.

Applicants should have a culinary degree or at least 1 year of relevant experience. We foster a positive workplace and value food safety knowledge, communication skills, and an eagerness to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a culinary position.
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items from start to finish.
• Participate in new menu item development.
• Collaborate with BOH and FOH staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of BOH work areas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Ko EP LLC - New York, NY 10013
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service
Momofuku

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items from start to finish, including preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking, and plating.
• Participate in the preparation and development of new menu items.
• Hone existing skills while learning new techniques and building skill set.
• Work collaboratively with BOH and FOH staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of all BOH work areas, including refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas.
• Participate in deep cleaning of BOH work areas.
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a culinary position or a Culinary Arts degree.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-energy environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A passion for food, exceptional work ethic, and dedication.
• Willingness to accept guidance positively and implement direction productively for both you and the team.
• Ability to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Line Cook, Chef de Partie, or similar role in a high-volume, upscale restaurant.
• Proven ability to successfully work each station.
• Ability to successfully train new Line Cooks on each station.
• Proven track record of dependability, continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position include seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Momofuku is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.