Cook - OrderID: 5173

TemPositions Eden Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee assistance

Childcare assistance

Discounts

Paid holidays

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

TemPositions Eden Hospitality is recruiting cooks for a renowned private membership club in NYC for restaurant and banquet operations. The position is temp-to-hire with a 35-hour work week and schedules that may include weekends/holidays. Pay is $25.00 per hour during the conversion period.

Accurately cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot foods and prepare/portion items before cooking. Plate garnishes and assist in final plating for hot menu items.

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
• Possess proficient knife skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in ability to safely and effectively operate standard foodservice equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
• Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates 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

Cooking experience

Culinary training

Food protection certification

Knife skills

Food safety

Adaptability

Decision making

Customer service

Oral communication

Planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

High energy

Multitasking

Job description

TemPositions Eden Hospitality -

TemPositions Eden Hospitality is currently recruiting Cooks for a renowned private membership club in NYC for their restaurant and banquet operations.

A few points to note about the position are:

• Position is temp-to-hire
• 35-hour work week
• Schedules will vary based on volume and needs but may may encompass 7 days so weekends and/or holidays will be required
• 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 as well as prepare and portion food products 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
• Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates 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
• Possess proficient knife skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in 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
• Multi-tasking

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.