Cook (Hotel)

Fouquet's New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant in New York is searching for experienced cooks to join their talented kitchen team. You will support the Executive and Sous Chef by maintaining high standards of health and safety, preparing food according to recipes, and ensuring cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have at least 2-3 years experience in a fine dining setting and be proficient in English. This role requires a strong physical ability and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years experience as a Line Cook in a fine dining environment.
• Conversational proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Physical ability to stand for an entire shift and lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of health, safety, and personal hygiene.
• Cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and adhering to recipes.
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to manage stock.

Skills

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Culinary skills

Education

Certification of Food Handlers License

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Salary: $21 - $24 hourly

Fouquet's New York is searching for an experienced cooks to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will support the Executive and Sous Chef in our kitchen, following and enforcing their requirements and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of health, safety, and personal hygiene.
• Must be able to clean and cut all basic vegetables, fruits, and other herbs and keep their section clean in all circumstances.
• Ensure that food is prepared according to recipes and plate presentation guidelines
• Maintain a clean and organized work station, adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
• Must be familiarized with all necessary menus
• Responsible for following Company recipes at all times
• Utilizes kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as: knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens, etc
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Practice conscious knowledge of food allergies and all safety procedures
• Review prep list, check daily pars and maintain pars as necessary
• Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to ensure that all items needed are in stock for the menu
• Ensure that all food is stored in proper containers and at proper storage and holding temperatures
• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends
• Stocking and maintaining sufficient levels of food on the line
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate would have

• At least 2-3 years experience as a Line Cook in a fine dining environment
• Certification of Food Handlers License preferred.
• Be able to provide proof of eligible work in the US
• Physical ability to stand for an entire shift and lift 50+ pounds.
• Willingness to work weekends and nights.
• Conversational proficiency of the English language in reading, writing and verbal communication

Fouquet’s New York - Tribeca is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and making all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Salary will be commensurate with experience.