Breakfast Cook

Ai Fiori; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ai Fiori, part of the Altamarea Group, seeks a dedicated Line Cook to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence, with experience in breakfast service. This role involves working alongside esteemed chefs to create memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Dining Discount

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant breakfast restaurant experience required.
• Culinary degree recommended.
• Ability to work in a high-intensity kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes with precision and efficiency under the direction of the Chefs.
• Maintain high standards of quality in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Support all areas of the kitchen as needed.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Passion for Cooking

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

About Us

Highly-acclaimed Wine Spectator Grand Award-Winning Ai Fiori operates as part of Altamarea Group, an award-winning global hospitality firm with 15 restaurants worldwide. Ai Fiori offers managers an opportunity to work with high-quality Italian cuisine and wine/spirits and an operations team firmly committed to investing in and developing talent. Altamarea Group, through its talented team of employees, creates special memories through exceptional hospitality, delivering the highest level of food and service across distinct brands and concepts.

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for dedicated and experienced line cooks, who will be working the breakfast and possibly the lunch shift. As the breakfast line cook, you will possess a passion for hospitality and elevated culinary experience andwill work alongside talented esteemed chefs to create an amazing guest experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in breakfast line and has a flexible schedule.

Line CookResponsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the culinary team, executing dishes with precision, consistency, and efficiency under the direction of the Chefs.
• Master all kitchen stations as assigned, including proper station setup, organization, and breakdown while ensuring seamless transition between shifts.
• Maintain a high standard of quality in a fast-paced kitchen, handling the demands of service without compromising consistency or execution.
• Support all areas of the kitchen as needed, including prep work, dishwashing, garde manger, pastry, pasta, and other stations, ensuring a collaborative and efficient BOH operation.
• Proactively anticipate and respond to kitchen needs, ensuring all mise en place is properly stocked, prepped, and ready for service.
• Uphold strict sanitation and food safety protocols, keeping workstations clean and organized while following DOH guidelines at all times.
• Follow AMG COVID-19 health safety protocols, including frequent sanitization of work areas, proper use of PPE, and compliance with all updated hygiene standards.
• Arrive punctually and in full uniform, including black non-slip shoes, while maintaining professional hygiene and presentation in alignment with kitchen standards.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills:

• At least 1-2 year(s) of relevant breakfast restaurant experience required
• Culinary (baking and pastry for Pastry Cooks) and/or college degree recommended with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
• Genuine passion for cooking and restaurant hospitality
• Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
• Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
• Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and/or prep/production
• Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time

What We Offer

At Altamarea Group, we are committed to creating a supportive and professionally rewarding work environment for all of our team members. We are also pleased to offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with wide range of coverage options for families (30 days from date of hire)
• Paid Time Off (progressive with tenure)
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discount at All Altamarea Group Restaurants
• 401(k) Plan (one year from date of hire)

Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws