Fine-Dining Pantry Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Max Hospitality; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discount on Meals

Flexible Scheduling

Growth Opportunities

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Referral Program

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Pet Insurance

Career Development

Job summary

Max Downtown, located in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Pantry Cook with open availability to join our award-winning culinary team. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and thrive in a fine-dining kitchen, we want to hear from you!

You will prepare cold dishes, salads, dressings, and accompaniments with precision; execute mise en place, sauces, garnishes, and raw bar components; and uphold exact food safety standards during high-volume service and events.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of pantry or cold food prep experience in a high-volume restaurant is strongly preferred.
• Previous line cook experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working across different kitchen stations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate cold dishes, salads, dressings, and accompaniments with fine-dining precision.
• Execute mise en place including vegetable prep, sauces, garnishes, and raw bar components.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards with exactness.
• Support other kitchen stations during high-volume service and special events.
• Maintain a clean, organized station and uphold plating standards.
• Communicate clearly with the team to ensure seamless, efficient service.
• Contribute to the consistency, creativity, and excellence of the Max Downtown kitchen.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Open availability

Hospitality

Job description

Max Downtown, located in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Pantry Cook with open availability to join our award-winning culinary team. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and thrive in a fine-dining kitchen, we want to hear from you!

You will prepare cold dishes, salads, dressings, and accompaniments with precision; execute mise en place, sauces, garnishes, and raw bar components; and uphold exact food safety standards during high-volume service and events.