BOH - Line Cook 1

SA Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Hospitality Group in New York, NY is seeking a line cook responsible for prepping food and plating dishes under the chef’s direction. You will maintain quality and pace in a fast-paced kitchen while adhering to safety standards.

Your duties include weighing ingredients, inspecting areas for sanitary practices, cooking methods, portioning and garnishing, and assisting other cooks during rush periods. Strong English communication and ability to lift up to 30 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and safe handling.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Good English communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or judgment using kitchen tools.
• Inspect preparation and serving areas for safe, sanitary practices.
• Turn or stir foods for even cooking.
• Season and cook foods according to recipes or judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods for doneness by tasting, smelling, or probing.
• Portion, arrange, garnish, and serve food to staff or guests.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during rush periods or emergencies.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables for prep.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or procure supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Uniform hygiene

Time management

English communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

PositionPurpose:this person is responsible for prepping food and plating dishes following menu specification and chef’s direction.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies or procure food from storage.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries when asked.
• Always maintain professional demeanor with all staff.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.

Minimal Essential Requirements:

• The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness, including uniform maintenance.
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
• Active listening and learning skills.
• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
• Reading and speaking comprehension skills
• Discipline to follow set standards.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

ADA: SAHospitalityGroupwill make reasonable accommodations in compliancewith theAmericans withDisabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.Essentialand marginal job functions are subject to modification.