Chef-Driven Line Cook in Private Kitchen — High-Volume

JG-CPS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

220 Central Park S. by Jean-Georges seeks experienced Line Cooks to join a fast-paced private restaurant team.

Energetic individuals who love food and teamwork will thrive here, where you’ll work with a broad array of dishes from Jean-Georges repertoire and focus on detail to produce the highest quality. You’ll follow recipes, prep and stock stations, maintain cleanliness, adhere to safety standards, and support the kitchen with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a full-service, high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary degree and/or certificate highly desirable.
• Must have excellent knife skills with proficiency in all aspects of cooking.
• Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
• Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at the appropriate time.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet Jean-Georges standards.
• Ensure all the products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO.

Skills

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary certificate desirable

Job description

220 Central Park S. by Jean-Georges seeks experienced Line Cooks to join a fast-paced private restaurant team.

Energetic individuals who love food and teamwork will thrive here, where you’ll work with a broad array of dishes from Jean-Georges repertoire and focus on detail to produce the highest quality. You’ll follow recipes, prep and stock stations, maintain cleanliness, adhere to safety standards, and support the kitchen with a strong work ethic.