Fine-Dining Pantry Cook — Precision Prep & Growth

MAXS DOWNTOWN LLC; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Downtown, Hartford's flagship dining venue, seeks a detail-driven Pantry Cook with open availability to join our award-winning culinary team. The role focuses on precise cold prep, mise en place, and maintaining impeccable plating in a high-demand, fine-dining kitchen.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of pantry experience, strong time management, and excellent teamwork. This on-site role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within the Max Hospitality Group.

Qualifications

• 1 year of pantry/cold prep experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Demonstrates meticulous plating and presentation.
• Strong time management and communication within a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate cold dishes, salads, dressings, and accompaniments with fine-dining precision.
• Set up mise en place including veg prep, sauces, garnishes, and raw bar components.
• Maintain sanitation and a clean, organized station; assist other stations during peak service.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Job description

Max Downtown, Hartford's flagship dining venue, seeks a detail-driven Pantry Cook with open availability to join our award-winning culinary team. The role focuses on precise cold prep, mise en place, and maintaining impeccable plating in a high-demand, fine-dining kitchen.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of pantry experience, strong time management, and excellent teamwork. This on-site role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within the Max Hospitality Group.