Lead Cook

RJ Lieb NYC Staffing Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Lieb NYC Staffing Inc. in New York City is seeking cooks with resort kitchen experience to join our dedicated kitchen staff.

You will assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in a professional kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing all served food, coordinating production with meal serving hours, memorizing menu items and portions, following standard recipes, operating kitchen equipment safely, and maintaining sanitation standards in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all served food.
• Execute food production to coordinate with meal serving hours.
• Memorize, record, and comprehend menu items, abbreviations, plate appearance, and portions.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Culinary skills

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

About the Job:

Cooks with Resort Experience.

We are seeking Cooks for Big Kitchens in NYC to join our dedicated kitchen staff! You will assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in our professional kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare all served food.
• Execute food production to coordinate with meal serving hours.
• Memorize, record, and comprehend menu items, abbreviations, plate appearance, and portions.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or other related fields.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a team.