Cook

Savory Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

A hospitality firm in New York is seeking an experienced Cook to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating quality food experiences and will execute daily prep tasks, maintain hygiene standards, and prepare ingredients for service. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth. Company-sponsored medical plans and flexible scheduling are included.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience as a prep or line cook in a restaurant or catering entity.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment.
• Skill with cutting tools and kitchen utensils.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily prep list as prepared by executive and sous chefs.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace.
• Prepare necessary items for service.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

About Savory Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.

At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.

About the role We are seeking a Cook to join the Savory team. Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our client partners with a focus on order fulfillment, quality control, presentation and plating, and delivering high-end final products while maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety in accordance with the Department of Health and Savory standards.

This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our Cooks:

Execute daily prep list as prepared by executive and sous chefs

Maintain an organized and clean workspace: label and stock all ingredients, wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, garbage removal

Prepare all necessary items for service: measure ingredients and seasonings; wash and chop vegetables as specified; cut meat; etc.

Undertake basic cooking duties: prepare simple salads, sandwiches, or entrees as required

Compliance with nutrition and sanitation guidelines

Other kitchen duties to support the culinary team as assigned

What we’re looking for At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.

Your experience should show us the following:

At least two years experience as a prep or line cook in a restaurant or catering entity

Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment

Skill and manual dexterity with cutting tools and kitchen utensils

Comfort with different knife cuts

Ability to function in a high-volume, bulk production environment

You are a team player with a warm personality and honest values

Job requirements

DOH Food Handler’s license preferred

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and holidays as required

Capability to maintain a stationary position, often standing for prolonged periods in varying temperature conditions

Ability to lift up to 50lbs, ability to repeatedly lift up to 25lbs

In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:

Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment