Line Cook

Serata by King Umberto; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accelerated Learning

Career Ladder

Job summary

Serata by King Umberto in Elmont, NY is seeking a disciplined Line Cook to join our kitchen, focusing on precise, high-quality plates and station mastery.

You will work at a specific station (Garde Manger, Saucier, or Entremetier), execute complex dishes, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with Sous Chefs and FOH to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Trail interviews may be requested to assess fundamental skills and kitchen rapport.

Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Deep respect for ingredients and the art of plating.

Responsibilities

• Service Excellence: Execute complex dishes to order during high-volume service with consistency and speed.
• Refined Technique: Apply advanced cooking methods including sous-vide, precision searing, and delicate plating.
• Mise en Place: Manage your station’s prep levels, ensuring all components are fresh and organized for every service.
• Collaboration: Work in total synchronization with the Sous Chefs and the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Sanitation: Maintain a pristine workspace throughout service, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Fine Dining Pedigree

Composure

Growth Mindset

Reliability

Job description

Following a highly successful inaugural year, Serata is expanding our culinary team. Our restaurant is dedicated to redefining the Long Island dining landscape through seasonal precision, locally sourced ingredients, and avant-garde techniques. We are seeking a disciplined, passionate, and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our kitchen.

As a Line Cook in our kitchen, you will be responsible for executing complex dishes to the highest standards of quality and consistency. You will be expected to maintain a pristine station and contribute to a culture of excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of fundamental techniques, precise knife skills, and experience with various stations (Saucier, Poissonier, Entremetier).

• Fine Dining Pedigree: Prior experience in a high-volume, upscale, or Michelin-rated environment is highly preferred.

• Composure: The ability to maintain focus, speed, and cleanliness during high-pressure services.

• Growth Mindset: A desire to learn, taste, and evolve within a team that values culinary education and creativity.

• Reliability: Absolute professionalism in attendance and a "mise-en-place" mental state.

Requirements

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

• A deep respect for ingredients and the art of plating.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a specific station (Garde Manger, Saucier, or Entremetier), ensuring every dish that leaves your station meets our exacting standards.

• Service Excellence: Execute complex dishes to order during high-volume service with consistency and speed.

• Refined Technique: Apply advanced cooking methods including sous-vide, precision searing, and delicate plating.

• Mise en Place: Manage your station’s prep levels, ensuring all components are fresh and organized for every service.

• Collaboration: Work in total synchronization with the Sous Chefs and the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless guest experience.

• Sanitation: Maintain a pristine workspace throughout service, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

The Benefits

• Accelerated Learning: Deep-dive into high-end ingredients and sophisticated plating techniques.

• Career Ladder: We are a growing group; we actively train our Line Cooks for Sous Chef transitions.

Note: Candidates may be asked to participate in a "trail" (a working interview) to demonstrate their fundamental skills and kitchen rapport.

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