Cook

TemPositions Eden Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

TemPositions Eden Hospitality in NYC is seeking cooks for its private club's restaurant and banquet operations. This temp-to-hire role features a 35‑hour work week with schedules that vary by volume, including weekends and holidays.

You will accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot items, and plate and garnish dishes. The position emphasizes teamwork and high standards of food safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen.
• Culinary training or certification is a plus, but not required.
• NYC Food Protection Certification is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Proficient knife skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment.
• Adaptability, decision-making, and customer service.
• Oral communication, planning, problem solving, and teamwork.
• Self-motivated with high energy and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Culinary training

Knife skills

Food safety

Customer service

Oral communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Decision-making

Planning

Self-motivation

High energy

Teamwork

Cooking methods

Equipment operation

Education

Culinary training certificate

Tools

Foodservice equipment

Job description

Overview

TemPositions Eden Hospitality is currently recruiting Cooks for a renowned private membership club in NYC for their restaurant and banquet operations. The position is temp-to-hire with a 35-hour work week. Schedules will vary based on volume and needs and may include weekends and/or holidays.

• Position is temp-to-hire
• 35-hour work week
• Schedules will vary based on volume and needs and may include weekends and/or holidays
• Pay rate is $25.00 per hour during the conversion period

Summary

Accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products, and prepare and portion food prior to cooking. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.

Cook Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen
• Culinary training or certification is a plus, but not required
• NYC Food Protection Certification is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Proficient knife skills
• Knowledge of and ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment
• Adaptability
• Decision-making
• Customer service
• Oral communication
• Planning, problem solving, and teamwork
• Self-motivated
• High energy level
• Multitasking

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.